Lemon juice vs. Almonds

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Almonds

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

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

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

  • Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Lemon juice has 68% less carbohydrates than almond.
  • Lemon juice has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
  • Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and almonds 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 Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Almond is high in calories and lemon juice has 96% less calories than almond - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for almonds, 14:14:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Almonds
Protein 5% 14%
Carbohydrates 89% 14%
Fat 6% 72%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon juice has 68% less carbohydrates than almond - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 40 times more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lemon juice has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both almonds and lemon juice are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Almonds and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 169 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Lemon juice Almonds
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.205 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 1.138 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 3.618 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.471 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.137 MG
Folate 20 UG 44 UG

Minerals

calcium

Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.

iron

Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.

potassium

Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 612% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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 almonds contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Lemon juice Almonds
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin 0.37 mg 0.36 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 2.64 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.39 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, both lemon juice and almonds contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Lemon juice Almonds
beta-carotene 1 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon juice Almonds
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.003 G
Total 0.009 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

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

Lemon juice Almonds
linoleic acid 0.012 G 12.324 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.002 G
Total 0.012 G 12.326 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .

Lemon juice 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Almonds 100g

( 100 g )
22KCAL 1%
calories >999%
579KCAL 29%
6.9G 3%
carbohydrates 219%
22G 9%
0.3G 1%
dietary fiber >999%
13G 50%
2.5G sugar 76% 4.4G
0.24G 0.4%
total fat >999%
50G 78%
0.04G 0.2%
saturated fat >999%
3.8G 21%
0.01G monounsaturated fat >999% 32G
0.02G polyunsaturated fat >999% 12G
trans fat >999% 0.02G
1MG 0.1%
sodium
1MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A >999%
0.6UG 0.1%
39MG 52%
>999% Vitamin C
6MG 1%
calcium >999%
269MG 27%
0.08MG 0.4%
iron >999%
3.7MG 21%
6MG 2%
magnesium >999%
270MG 87%
103MG 5%
potassium 612%
733MG 32%
0.02MG 2%
thiamin (Vit B1) 945%
0.21MG 19%
0.02MG 1%
riboflavin (Vit B2) >999%
1.1MG 104%
0.09MG 1%
niacin (Vit B3) >999%
3.6MG 26%
0.05MG 4%
Vitamin B6 180%
0.14MG 11%
0.13MG 3%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 261%
0.47MG 9%
20UG 5%
folate (Vit B9) 120%
44UG 11%
0.15MG 1%
Vitamin E >999%
26MG 171%
0.35G 1%
protein >999%
21G 42%
5.1MG 1%
choline 920%
52MG 12%
0.02MG 1%
copper >999%
1MG 86%
0.01MG 1%
manganese >999%
2.2MG 121%
8MG 1%
phosphorus >999%
481MG 69%
0.1UG 0.2%
selenium >999%
4.1UG 8%
0.05MG 1%
zinc >999%
3.1MG 39%
92G >999% Water 4.4G
Starch >999% 0.72G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, cholesterol.

FAQ

Does lemon juice or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?
Almond is high in calories and lemon juice has 100% less calories than almond - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.

Does lemon juice or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than almond - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon juice or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.

Does lemon juice or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.

Does lemon juice or almonds contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 610% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.