Lemon vs. Carrot Juice

Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Carrot Juice


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lemon versus carrot juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and carrot juice:

  • Carrot juice has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more folate.
  • Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
  • Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon and carrot juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon is similar to carrot juice for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for carrot juice, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Carrot Juice
Protein 10% 9%
Carbohydrates 84% 87%
Fat 6% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 524% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 955 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than lemon - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Carrot juice has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more folate. Both lemon and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Lemon Carrot Juice
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.092 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.055 MG
Niacin 0.1 MG 0.386 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.228 MG
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG 0.217 MG
Folate 11 UG 4 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.

potassium

Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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,

Lemon Carrot Juice
beta-carotene 3 UG 9303 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG 4342 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 11 UG 333 UG
lycopene ~ 2 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.

Lemon Carrot Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.009 G
Total 0.026 G 0.009 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Lemon Carrot Juice
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.061 G
Total 0.063 G 0.061 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.

Does lemon or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.