Lemon juice vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Carrots


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

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

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

  • Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
  • Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and carrots 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein and similar to carrots for carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Carrots
Protein 5% 9%
Carbohydrates 88% 87%
Fat 7% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 556% more Vitamin C than carrot - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Carrot has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon juice Carrots
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 20 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Carrot has 450% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 211% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrots contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Lemon juice Carrots
myricetin 0.02 mg 0.04 mg
Quercetin 0.37 mg 0.21 mg
luteolin ~ 0.11 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.24 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 juice Carrots
beta-carotene 1 UG 8285 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG 256 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 3477 UG
lycopene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Lemon juice Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.002 G
Total 0.009 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.

Lemon juice Carrots
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.1 G
Total 0.012 G 0.1 G



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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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.

Does lemon juice or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon juice or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.

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