Lemon vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and butterhead lettuce:
- Butterhead lettuce has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than lemon.
- Butterhead lettuce has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to butterhead lettuce per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for butterhead lettuce, 35:54:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 54% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than lemon - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 155% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and butterhead lettuce are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 165 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than lemon - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lemon and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 35% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 107% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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 butterhead lettuce per 100 grams, however, butterhead lettuce contains more quercetin than lemon per 100 grams. Both lemon and butterhead lettuce contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Lemon | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 2.73 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 | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1987 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 1223 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.083 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.034 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon or Butterhead Lettuce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or butterhead lettuce contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and butterhead lettuce has 13 calories.
Is lemon or butterhead lettuce better for protein?
Lemon and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein.
Does lemon or butterhead lettuce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lemon - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbohydrates.