Whole Milk vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and lemon:
- Lemon has 46.8 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Lemon has 52% less calories than whole milk.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than lemon.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 52% less calories than whole milk - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 84% |
| Fat | 48% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 186% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 46.8 times less saturated fat than whole milk - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lemon has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 45 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than lemon - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate. Both whole milk and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 335% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 19 times more iron than whole milk - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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, both whole milk and lemon contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.063 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 50% less calories than whole milk - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does lemon or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.