Lemon juice vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Broccoli


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

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

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

  • Both lemon juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C.
  • Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and broccoli 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Broccoli
Protein 5% 27%
Carbohydrates 89% 64%
Fat 6% 9%
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carbohydrates

Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 767% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Broccoli has 706% more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon juice and broccoli are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 130% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon juice Broccoli
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 20 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 683% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.

iron

Broccoli has 813% more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.

potassium

Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 207% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 broccoli contain small amounts of myricetin.

Lemon juice Broccoli
myricetin 0.02 mg 0.06 mg
Quercetin 0.37 mg 3.26 mg
luteolin ~ 0.8 mg
kaempferol ~ 7.84 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 Broccoli
beta-carotene 1 UG 361 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG 1403 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon juice Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.009 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

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

Lemon juice Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.012 G 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.

Does lemon juice or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon juice or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli 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 broccoli has 316mg of potassium.