Whole Wheat Bread vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and lemon:
- Both lemon and whole wheat bread are high in dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and lemon has 89% less calories than whole wheat bread - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 84% |
| Fat | 14% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 78% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and whole wheat bread are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 164% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and whole wheat bread are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 529 times more Vitamin C than whole wheat bread - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole wheat bread and lemon contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 296% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 317% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both whole wheat bread and lemon contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | 11 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Lemon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or whole wheat bread contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than whole wheat bread - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and whole wheat bread has 265 calories.
Does lemon or whole wheat bread have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 80% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or whole wheat bread contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium.