Lemon vs. Asparagus

Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Asparagus


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

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

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

  • Both lemon and asparagus are high in dietary fiber.
  • Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
  • Asparagus is a great source of iron and potassium.
  • Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon and asparagus 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and asparagus has 20 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to asparagus for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for asparagus, 35:62:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Asparagus
Protein 10% 35%
Carbohydrates 84% 62%
Fat 6% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lemon and asparagus are high in dietary fiber. Lemon has 33% more dietary fiber than asparagus - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 846% more Vitamin C than asparagus - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Asparagus has 37 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Asparagus has more Vitamin K than lemon - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lemon and asparagus contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Lemon Asparagus
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.143 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 0.1 MG 0.978 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.274 MG
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 11 UG 52 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 257% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Asparagus is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg 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, lemon has more luteolin and myricetin than asparagus per 100 grams, however, asparagus contains more kaempferol, quercetin and isorhamnetin than lemon per 100 grams.

Lemon Asparagus
luteolin 1.9 mg ~
kaempferol 0.03 mg 1.39 mg
myricetin 0.5 mg ~
Quercetin 1.14 mg 13.98 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 5.7 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 and asparagus contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Lemon Asparagus
beta-carotene 3 UG 449 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG 9 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 11 UG 710 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon Asparagus
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.01 G
Total 0.026 G 0.01 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and asparagus contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Lemon Asparagus
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.04 G
Total 0.063 G 0.04 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or asparagus contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and asparagus has 20 calories.

Is lemon or asparagus better for protein?
Lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.

Does lemon or asparagus have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and asparagus contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.