Lemon vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and tomato:
- Both lemon and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has more niacin.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 75% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than tomato - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and tomato are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 287% more Vitamin C than tomato - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than lemon - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more niacin. Both lemon and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 160% more calcium than tomato - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tomato contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 0.58 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,
| Lemon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.08 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 tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does lemon or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.