Lemon vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and strawberries:
- Both lemon and strawberries are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Strawberry has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is similar to strawberries for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for strawberries, 8:86:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 86% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than strawberry - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and strawberries are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 11% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin. Both lemon and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 63% more calcium than strawberry - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg 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, lemon has more luteolin and myricetin than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more kaempferol than lemon per 100 grams. Both lemon and strawberries contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.5 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 1.11 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 strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lemon | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.
Does lemon or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.