Lemon juice vs. Mango

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Mango


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

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

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

  • Both lemon juice and mango are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon juice has 4.4 times less sugar than mango.
  • Lemon juice has 54% less carbohydrates than mango.
  • Lemon juice has 63% less calories than mango.
  • Mango has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and mango 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Mango (Mangos, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon juice has 63% less calories than mango - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and mango has 60 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is similar to mango for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for mango, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Mango
Protein 5% 5%
Carbohydrates 89% 90%
Fat 6% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon juice has 54% less carbohydrates than mango - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Mango has 433% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice has 4.4 times less sugar than mango - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mango has 13.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon juice and mango contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and mango has 0.82g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon juice and mango are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mango has 0.09g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon juice and mango are high in Vitamin C. Lemon juice has a little more Vitamin C (6%) than mango by weight - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mango has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon juice and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mango and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mango has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon juice and mango contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Lemon juice Mango
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.028 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.038 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.669 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.197 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.119 MG
Folate 20 UG 43 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon juice and mango contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon juice and mango contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and mango has 0.16mg of iron.

potassium

Mango has 63% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango has 168mg 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, both lemon juice and mango contain small amounts of myricetin.

Lemon juice Mango
myricetin 0.02 mg 0.06 mg
Quercetin 0.37 mg ~
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.05 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 juice and mango contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Lemon juice Mango
beta-carotene 1 UG 640 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG 23 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 9 UG
lycopene ~ 3 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon juice Mango
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.051 G
Total 0.009 G 0.051 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and mango contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Lemon juice Mango
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.019 G
Total 0.012 G 0.019 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Mango (Mangos, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or mango contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice has 60% less calories than mango - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and mango has 60 calories.

Does lemon juice or mango have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 50% fewer carbohydrates than mango - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.