Lemon juice vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and strawberries:
- Both lemon juice and strawberries are high in Vitamin C.
- Strawberry has more niacin.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than lemon juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is similar to strawberries for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 85% |
| Fat | 7% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and strawberries are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 52% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin. Both lemon juice and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberry has 167% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 49% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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, both lemon juice and strawberries contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Lemon juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 1.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.5 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 juice and strawberries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.012 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.
Does lemon juice or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.