Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Lemon Juice VS Canned Orange Juice

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lemon Juice	4%	7%	89%
Canned Orange Juice	6%	3%	91%

Macro Nutrients

	Lemon Juice	Canned Orange Juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.5% 43.7kcal	3.2% 93kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.49% 0.48g	0.31% 0.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.25% 0.079g	0.11% 0.036g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.1% 0.018g	0.87% 0.014g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.14% 0.024g	0.32% 0.054g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	10.5% 13.7g	17% 22g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.9% 5g	24% 17.4g	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	3% 2.2g	6.65% 4.82g	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	% 1.96g	% 4.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.85g	% 8.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	1.57% 0.6g	1.57% 0.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.24% 0.69g	2.4% 1.35g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lemon Juice	Canned Orange Juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	2% 18μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.97% 0.048mg	6.45% 0.077mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.3% 0.03mg	3.2% 0.042mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.13% 0.18mg	2.5% 0.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.2% 0.26mg	7.14% 0.36mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.02% 0.091mg	4.73% 0.062mg	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	9.92% 39.7μg	12% 47.6μg	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	85.3% 76.8mg	66.4% 59.7mg	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	2% 0.3mg	2.65% 0.4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0.17% 0.2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lemon Juice	Canned Orange Juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.2% 12mg	2% 20mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3.53% 0.032mg	4.85% 0.044mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	1.55% 62μg	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	2% 0.16mg	2.5% 0.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.83% 12mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1.04% 0.024mg	1.8% 0.042mg	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	2.27% 16mg	4.8% 33.7mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6% 204mg	10.7% 365mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.36% 0.2μg	0.36% 0.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.13% 2mg	0.53% 7.94mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	0.9% 0.099mg	0.72% 0.079mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.95% 183g	4.7% 174g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lemon Juice VS Canned Orange Juice per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Lemon Juice versus 7 oz of Canned Orange Juice to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Lemon Juice vs Canned Orange Juice:

• 7 ounces of Lemon Juice have 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.3 times more Vitamin C than Canned Orange Juice.
• While 7 oz of Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B1 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 than Raw Lemon Juice.
• Both Lemon Juice and Canned Orange Juice provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per seven ounces.
• Both Raw Lemon Juice as well as Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice 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 vs Canned Orange Juice:

• 7 oz of Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice contain 1.4 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Magnesium, 2.1 times more Phosphorus and 1.8 times more Potassium than Raw Lemon Juice.
• Both Lemon Juice and Canned Orange Juice contain similar levels of Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Lemon Juice lack sufficient amounts of Copper, Magnesium and Phosphorus
• Both Raw Lemon Juice as well as Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice contain 1.6 times more Carbohydrate, 3.5 times more Sugars and 2.2 times more Fructose than Raw Lemon Juice.
• Both Raw Lemon Juice as well as Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6, Fiber and Protein in seven ounces.