Lemon vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and ginger root:
- Ginger root has more niacin.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lemon has 64% less calories than ginger root.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 64% less calories than ginger root - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 100% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 48% less carbohydrates than ginger root - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than ginger root - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and ginger root are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 960% more Vitamin C than ginger root - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin. Both lemon and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 63% more calcium than ginger root - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 201% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and ginger root contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.12 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 60% less calories than ginger root - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does lemon or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 50% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.