Lemon vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and pistachio:
- Both lemon and pistachio are high in dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 67% less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Lemon has 68% less sugar than pistachio.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and lemon has 95% less calories than pistachio - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and pistachio has 572 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 19% |
| Fat | 6% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 67% less carbohydrates than pistachio - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and pistachio are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 268% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 68% less sugar than pistachio - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pistachio has 7.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and pistachio has 21.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and lemon has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than pistachio - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 13 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than lemon - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 312% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 572% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg 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,
| Lemon | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 159 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 13.13 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or pistachio contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and lemon has 100% less calories than pistachio - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and pistachio has 572 calories.
Does lemon or pistachio have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or pistachio contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 310% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
Does lemon or pistachio contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 570% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
Does lemon or pistachio contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg of potassium.