Salmon vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and lemon:
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than lemon.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Salmon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and lemon has 77% less calories than salmon - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 84% |
| Fat | 33% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than lemon - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than lemon - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and salmon are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and lemon are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lemon has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 salmon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 34 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than lemon - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate. Both salmon and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Salmon | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 271% more calcium than salmon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than lemon per 100 grams. Both salmon and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.085 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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FAQ
Does lemon or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and lemon has 80% less calories than salmon - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is lemon or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does lemon or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than lemon - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does lemon or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.