Lemon vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and mint:
- Both lemon and mint are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 59% less calories than mint.
- Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 59% less calories than mint - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mint per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 72% |
| Fat | 6% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 186% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than lemon - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint has 241% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and mint are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and mint are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 67% more Vitamin C than mint - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 211 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lemon and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 835% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 747% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 312% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg 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, mint has more luteolin and apigenin than lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more myricetin and quercetin than mint per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 12.66 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 5.39 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.435 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and mint contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon or Mint .
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FAQ
Does lemon or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 60% less calories than mint - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does lemon or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does lemon or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does lemon or mint contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.