Lemon peel vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lemon peel, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lemon peel 47
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Lemon peel 1.50
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Lemon peel 16.0
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Lemon peel 0.300
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Lemon peel 10.6
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lemon peel, raw — 1.50g vs 0.400g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 32 vs 47 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lemon peel, 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 peel | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 47 kcal | 32 kcal | +47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.6 g | 91.4 g | -11% |
| Protein | 1.50 g | 0.400 g | +275% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.300 g | 0.300 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.0 g | 7.69 g | +108% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.6 g | 1.10 g | +864% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.039 g | 0.068 g | -43% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.011 g | 0.082 g | -87% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 129 mg | 1678 mg | -92% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.020 mg | +200% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.080 mg | 0.060 mg | +33% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.400 mg | 0.400 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.319 mg | 0.309 mg | +3% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.172 mg | 0.009 mg | +1811% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 14.0 ug | -7% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 8.50 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.00 ug | 38.0 ug | -92% |
| Carotene, beta | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 134 mg | 12.0 mg | +1017% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.800 mg | 0.200 mg | +300% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg | 18.0 mg | -17% |
| Phosphorus, P | 12.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +9% |
| Potassium, K | 160 mg | 146 mg | +10% |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -14% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.250 mg | 0.100 mg | +150% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.092 mg | 0.086 mg | +7% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.700 ug | 0.600 ug | +17% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 197 kj | 134 kj | +47% |
| Ash | 0.600 g | 0.200 g | +200% |
| Total Sugars | 4.17 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 14.0 ug | -7% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 14.0 ug | -7% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 45.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50.0 IU | 767 IU | -93% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 18.0 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 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.002 g | -50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.048 g | -27% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.016 g | -87% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0.081 g | -88% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.089 g | 0.090 g | -1% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.063 g | 0.046 g | +37% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.026 g | 0.044 g | -41% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 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 22:5 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | 35.0 mg | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | — | 1.05 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 4.74 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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