Milk vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and lemon:
- Lemon has 31.2 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 42% less calories than milk - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 84% |
| Fat | 35% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 200% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 31.2 times less saturated fat than milk - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and lemon are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and lemon are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 264 times more Vitamin C than milk - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 54 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than lemon - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate. Both milk and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 362% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 29 times more iron than milk - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 milk and lemon contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.063 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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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 40% less calories than milk - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does lemon or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.