Lemon vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and spirulina:
- Both lemon and spirulina are high in dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 61% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Lemon has 66.9 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than spirulina - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 25% |
| Fat | 6% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 61% less carbohydrates than spirulina - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Spirulina has 29% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 51 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 66.9 times less saturated fat than spirulina - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 425% more Vitamin C than spirulina - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 28 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 32 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than lemon - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 362% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 888% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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 | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 1.254 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than spirulina - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is lemon or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 51 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does lemon or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 60% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does lemon or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does lemon or spirulina contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 890% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.