Lemon juice vs. Nectarine
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Nectarine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
nectarine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and nectarine:
- Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than nectarine.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Nectarine has more niacin, however, lemon juice contains more folate.
- Nectarine is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice has 50% less calories than nectarine - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein and similar to nectarine for carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for nectarine, 9:85:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 85% |
| Fat | 7% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and nectarine contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nectarine has 467% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than nectarine - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and nectarine contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and nectarine are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 617% more Vitamin C than nectarine - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nectarine and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nectarine has more niacin, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both lemon juice and nectarine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon juice | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.125 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and nectarine contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and nectarine contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Nectarine is a great source of potassium and it has 95% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg 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, both lemon juice and nectarine contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.69 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,
| Lemon juice | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 150 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 130 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and nectarine contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.111 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) .
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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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 50% less calories than nectarine - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does lemon juice or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and nectarine contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.