Milk vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and lemon juice:
- Lemon juice has 30.4 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Lemon juice has 56% less calories than milk.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, lemon juice 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice has 56% less calories than milk - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon juice per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 88% |
| Fat | 35% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice has more dietary fiber than milk - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon juice and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 843% more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon juice has 30.4 times less saturated fat than milk - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and lemon juice are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and lemon juice are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 192 times more Vitamin C than milk - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than lemon juice - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both milk and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and milk contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon juice has 103mg 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 juice contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and lemon juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 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% | 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 juice or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 60% less calories than milk - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does lemon juice or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.