Lemon vs. Raspberries
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Raspberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
raspberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and raspberries:
- Both lemon and raspberries are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Raspberry has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 44% less calories than raspberry - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and raspberry has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in fat and similar to raspberries for protein and carbs. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for raspberries, 8:82:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 82% |
| Fat | 6% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and raspberry has 11.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and raspberries are high in dietary fiber. Raspberry has 132% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and raspberry has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and raspberry has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and raspberries are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and raspberries are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 102% more Vitamin C than raspberry - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raspberry has more Vitamin K than lemon - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raspberry has more niacin. Both lemon and raspberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.598 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and raspberry has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and raspberry has 0.69mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and raspberry has 151mg 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 and raspberries contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.06 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 1.05 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, both lemon and raspberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 12 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 16 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 136 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.126 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.126 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.249 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.249 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or raspberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 40% less calories than raspberry - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and raspberry has 52 calories.
Does lemon or raspberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and raspberries contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and raspberry has 11.9g of carbohydrates.