Lemon juice vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lemon juice 22
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Lemon juice 0.350
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Lemon juice 6.90
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Lemon juice 0.240
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Lemon juice 0.300
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 0.400g vs 0.350g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lemon juice, raw — 22 vs 32 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Lemon juice | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 22 kcal | 32 kcal | -31% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.3 g | 91.4 g | +1% |
| Protein | 0.350 g | 0.400 g | -13% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.240 g | 0.300 g | -20% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.90 g | 7.69 g | -10% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.300 g | 1.10 g | -73% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.040 g | 0.068 g | -41% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.006 g | 0.082 g | -93% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 38.7 mg | 1678 mg | -98% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.024 mg | 0.020 mg | +20% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.015 mg | 0.060 mg | -75% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.091 mg | 0.400 mg | -77% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.131 mg | 0.309 mg | -58% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.046 mg | 0.009 mg | +411% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +43% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 5.10 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 38.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.150 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 12.0 mg | -50% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.080 mg | 0.200 mg | -60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.00 mg | 18.0 mg | -67% |
| Phosphorus, P | 8.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -27% |
| Potassium, K | 103 mg | 146 mg | -29% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -86% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.050 mg | 0.100 mg | -50% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.016 mg | 0.086 mg | -81% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.012 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.100 ug | 0.600 ug | -83% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 91.0 kj | 134 kj | -32% |
| Ash | 0.210 g | 0.200 g | +5% |
| Total Sugars | 2.52 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.430 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.990 g | — | |
| Fructose | 1.10 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +43% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 20.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +43% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6.00 IU | 767 IU | -99% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.002 g | = |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.048 g | -75% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.016 g | -75% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.004 g | 0.081 g | -95% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.021 g | 0.090 g | -77% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.046 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.009 g | 0.044 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Daidzein | 0 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Kaempferol | 0 mg | 1.05 mg | -100% |
| Myricetin | 0.020 mg | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | 0.370 mg | 4.74 mg | -92% |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (+)-Catechin | 0 mg | — | |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | 1.50 mcg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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