Lemon juice vs. Pomegranate Juice

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Pomegranate Juice


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

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

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

  • Lemon juice has 4 times less sugar than pomegranate juice.
  • Lemon juice has 59% less calories than pomegranate juice.
  • Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and pomegranate juice 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 Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon juice has 59% less calories than pomegranate juice - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 54 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pomegranate juice for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Pomegranate Juice
Protein 5% 1%
Carbohydrates 89% 94%
Fat 6% 5%
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carbohydrates

Lemon juice has 47% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon juice and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice has 4 times less sugar than pomegranate juice - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon juice and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon juice and pomegranate juice are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 386 times more Vitamin C than pomegranate juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon juice and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon juice has 1.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon juice and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Both lemon juice and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Lemon juice Pomegranate Juice
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.233 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.285 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 20 UG 24 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Lemon juice and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron.

potassium

Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 108% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and pomegranate juice has 214mg 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,

Lemon juice Pomegranate Juice
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin 0.37 mg 1.11 mg

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Lemon juice Pomegranate Juice
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.05 G
Total 0.012 G 0.05 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or pomegranate juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice has 60% less calories than pomegranate juice - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and pomegranate juice has 54 calories.

Does lemon juice or pomegranate juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbohydrates.