Lemon vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and broccoli:
- Both lemon and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 65% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Lemon has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than broccoli by weight - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 156% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and broccoli are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 68% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 30 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than lemon - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Lemon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 81% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 129% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, lemon has more luteolin and myricetin than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more kaempferol and quercetin than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.8 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 7.84 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 3.26 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Lemon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does lemon or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.