Yogurt vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and lemon:
- Lemon has 52% less calories than yogurt.
- Lemon has 52.7 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 yogurt - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 84% |
| Fat | 47% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 215% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 52.7 times less saturated fat than yogurt - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lemon has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg 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 105 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has 26 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6. Both yogurt and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Yogurt | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 365% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 11 times more iron than yogurt - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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 yogurt and lemon contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Yogurt | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both yogurt and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Yogurt | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.065 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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 50% less calories than yogurt - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does lemon or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.