Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Lemon juice from concentrate VS Limes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lemon juice from concentrate	7%	3%	90%
Limes	6%	4%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Lemon juice from concentrate	Limes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.16% 33.7kcal	2.05% 59.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.14% 0.14g	0.41% 0.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.17% 0.054g	0.14% 0.044g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.74% 0.012g	2.36% 0.038g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.13% 0.022g	0.42% 0.071g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.58% 11g	16% 21g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.2% 3.04g	4.63% 3.35g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.9% 1.4g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.67g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	3.66% 1.4g	14.6% 5.56g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.6% 0.89g	2.5% 1.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lemon juice from concentrate	Limes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.47% 0.042mg	4.96% 0.06mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.6% 0.034mg	3.05% 0.04mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.23% 0.36mg	2.5% 0.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.18% 0.16mg	8.6% 0.43mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.65% 0.073mg	6.56% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.47% 18μg	3.97% 16μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	31.5% 28.4mg	64% 57.7mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.04% 0.46mg	2.9% 0.44mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.17% 0.2μg	0.99% 1.2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lemon juice from concentrate	Limes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2% 20mg	6.55% 65.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3.97% 0.036mg	14.3% 0.13mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	1.5% 0.12mg	15% 1.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.3% 14mg	2.83% 12mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1.4% 0.032mg	0.69% 0.016mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	2.55% 18mg	5.1% 35.7mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.36% 216mg	5.95% 202mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.36% 0.2μg	1.44% 0.79μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.18% 47.6mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.43% 0.38mg	2% 0.22mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.02% 186g	4.73% 175g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lemon juice from concentrate VS Limes per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Lemon juice from concentrate versus 7 oz of Limes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Lemon juice from concentrate vs Limes:

• 7 oz of Raw Limes contain 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B5 and 2 times more Vitamin C than Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled.
• Both Lemon juice from concentrate and Limes provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Lemon juice from concentrate have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5
• Both Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled as well as Raw Limes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Lemon juice from concentrate vs Limes:

• 7 oz of Raw Limes contain 3.3 times more Calcium, 3.6 times more Copper, 10 times more Iron and 2 times more Phosphorus than Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled.
• Both Lemon juice from concentrate and Limes contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Lemon juice from concentrate lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Copper, Iron and Phosphorus
• Both Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled as well as Raw Limes lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Limes contain 1.9 times more Carbohydrate and 4 times more Fiber than Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled.
• Both Lemon juice from concentrate and Limes offer comparable quantities of Sugars per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Lemon juice from concentrate provide inadequate amounts of Fiber
• Both Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled as well as Raw Limes provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in seven ounces.