Lemon vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and lemon juice:
- Both lemon and lemon juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and lemon juice has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to lemon juice for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 88% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lemon juice has 6.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lemon juice has 0.35g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and lemon juice are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and lemon juice are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 37% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Both lemon and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 333% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and lemon juice has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 650% more iron than lemon juice - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and lemon juice has 103mg 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 | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 0.37 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 lemon juice contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.012 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 Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or lemon juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and lemon juice has 22 calories.
Does lemon or lemon juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and lemon juice has 6.9g of carbohydrates.