Lemon vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and nori:
- Both lemon and nori are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and nori contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and nori has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 33% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and nori contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and nori has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than nori - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and nori contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and nori has 0.49g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 428% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and nori has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and nori are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nori has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and nori are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 36% more Vitamin C than nori - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nori has 39mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 259 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nori has 260ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and nori contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nori has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both lemon and nori contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 169% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and nori has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 200% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and nori has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 158% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and nori has 356mg 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,
| Lemon | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.013 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or nori contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and nori contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and nori has 35 calories.
Is lemon or nori better for protein?
Nori has 430% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and nori has 5.8g of protein.
Does lemon or nori have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and nori contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and nori has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or nori contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and nori has 70mg of calcium.
Does lemon or nori contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and nori has 356mg of potassium.