Citron vert vs Lemon spread
Overall, Lemon spread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Citron vert | Lemon spread |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 208 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Additives | 1 | 3 |
| Allergens | Milk | Apple |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lemon spread has 54% fewer calories (96 kcal vs 208 kcal).
- Lemon spread has no fat, while Citron vert has 2.6 g.
- Lemon spread has no saturated fat, while Citron vert has 1.7 g.
- Lemon spread has 73% less sugar (0.7 g vs 2.6 g).
- Lemon spread has 44% more protein (0.9 g vs 0.5 g).
- Lemon spread has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Citron vert lists: Milk.
- Only Lemon spread lists: Apple.
Ingredients
Citron vert
Sucre, Citrons verts 20%, citrons 14%, eau, _beurre_ (_crème_ fraîche, _ferments lactiques_), gélifiant: Pectines.
Lemon spread
Water, sweeteners (erythritol, steviol glycosides from Stevia), modified food starch, lemon (2% lemon concentrate, <1% lemon oil), faba bean protein concentrate, pectin, concentrate (pumpkin, apple), citrus fibre, sunflower oil, ascorbic acid, rowanberry (Sorbus aucuparia L.) extract, lemon powder, calcium citrates.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Citron vert or Lemon spread?
Overall, Lemon spread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Lemon spread has fewer calories: 96 kcal versus 208 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Lemon spread has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 2.6 g per 100 g.