Lemon vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and collard greens:
- Both lemon and collard greens are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Collard green has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 56% |
| Fat | 6% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and collard greens are high in dietary fiber. Collard green has 43% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 175% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and collard greens are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and collard greens are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 50% more Vitamin C than collard green - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 250 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 14 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than lemon - collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 792% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and collard greens contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 54% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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 collard green per 100 grams, however, collard green contains more kaempferol and quercetin than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.08 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 8.74 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 2.57 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, both lemon and collard greens contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 2991 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 4323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and collard greens contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.084 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is lemon or collard greens better for protein?
Collard green has 180% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does lemon or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or collard greens contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.