Lemon Zest vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and strawberries:
- Both lemon zest and strawberries are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Strawberry has 52% less carbohydrates than lemon zest.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to strawberries for protein. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 85% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 52% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 430% more dietary fiber than strawberry - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and strawberries are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 119% more Vitamin C than strawberry - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon zest and strawberries contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 738% more calcium than strawberry - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg 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 lemon zest and strawberries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon Zest | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon zest per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon zest and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.09 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 Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.
Does lemon zest or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or strawberries contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than strawberry - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.