Egg Yolk vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and lemon:
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and lemon has 91% less calories than egg yolk - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 84% |
| Fat | 75% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and lemon has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and lemon has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 380 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than lemon - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 16 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more niacin.
| Egg Yolk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 396% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 355% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and egg yolk contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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,
| Egg Yolk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than lemon per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.063 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than egg yolk - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does lemon or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.