Lemon juice vs. Mango Juice

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Mango Juice


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

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

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

  • Both lemon juice and mango juice are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon juice has 3.9 times less sugar than mango juice.
  • Lemon juice has 57% less calories than mango juice.
  • Lemon juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and mango 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon juice has 57% less calories than mango juice - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and mango juice has 51 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mango juice per calorie. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for mango juice, 1:98:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Mango Juice
Protein 5% 1%
Carbohydrates 89% 98%
Fat 6% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon juice has 47% less carbohydrates than mango juice - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango juice has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon juice and mango juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mango juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice has 3.9 times less sugar than mango juice - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mango juice has 12.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon juice and mango juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and mango juice has 0.11g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon juice and mango juice are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mango juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon juice and mango juice are high in Vitamin C. Lemon juice has 155% more Vitamin C than mango juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mango juice has 15.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mango juice has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - mango juice has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon juice and mango juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mango juice has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mango juice and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango juice has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon juice Mango Juice
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.003 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.003 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.08 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.07 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.015 MG
Folate 20 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mango juice has 183% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango juice has 17mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon juice and mango juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and mango juice has 0.36mg of iron.

potassium

Lemon juice has 329% more potassium than mango juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango juice has 24mg 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 juice Mango Juice
beta-carotene 1 UG 402 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon juice Mango Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.008 G
Total 0.009 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

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

Lemon juice Mango Juice
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.003 G
Total 0.012 G 0.003 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 Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) .

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or mango juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice has 60% less calories than mango juice - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and mango juice has 51 calories.

Does lemon juice or mango juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 50% fewer carbohydrates than mango juice - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and mango juice has 13.1g of carbohydrates.