Lemon juice vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and tomato sauce:
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Tomato sauce has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lemon juice contains more folate.
- Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 74% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 400% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 453% more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato sauce has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both lemon juice and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 11 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 188% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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, both lemon juice and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 259 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato sauce has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does lemon juice or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.