Side-by-Side Comparison

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) vs Lemon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cantaloupe melon cut in half revealing orange seed cavity and fragrant flesh
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Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

34Calories
0.8Protein
0.9Fiber
36.7Vit C
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Fresh vibrant yellow lemon cut in half showing juicy pulp
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Lemon

29Calories
1.1Protein
2.8Fiber
53.0Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-15%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 34 kcal, 5 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+31%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.26 g, +31%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+211%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.9 g, +211%).

Higher Vitamin C
+44%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+16.3 mg, +44%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)100 g edible portion
Lemon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
34 kcal2% DV
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 34 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+5 kcal, +17%).

ProteinLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.84 g2% DV
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.84 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.26 g, +31%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
8.2 g3% DV
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV

Lemon provides 9.3 g vs 8.2 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.2 g, +14%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.90 g3% DV
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 0.90 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.9 g, +211%).

Total FatLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.19 g
Lemon
0.30 g

Lemon provides 0.30 g vs 0.19 g in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.11 g, +58%).

Total SugarsCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
7.9 g16% DV
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 7.9 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+5.4 g, +214%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
36.7 mg41% DV
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 36.7 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+16.3 mg, +44%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
169 µg19% DV
Lemon
1.0 µg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 169 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+168 µg, +16800%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ELemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 mg
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV

Lemon provides slightly more vitamin e (0.15 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
2.5 µg2% DV
Lemon
0 µg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) has higher vitamin k (2.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
21 µg5% DV
Lemon
11 µg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 21 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+10 µg, +91%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.04 mg3% DV
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Lemon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.02 mg1% DV
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Lemon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.73 mg5% DV
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.63 mg, +634%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.11 mg2% DV
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV

Lemon provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.11 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.07 mg4% DV
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
16.0 mg1% DV
Lemon
2.0 mg

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 16.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lemon (+14.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
267 mg6% DV
Lemon
138 mg3% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 267 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+129 mg, +93%).

CalciumLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
9.0 mg1% DV
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 26.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+17.0 mg, +189%).

IronLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.21 mg1% DV
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.21 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+0.39 mg, +186%).

MagnesiumCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
12.0 mg3% DV
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides 12.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+4.0 mg, +50%).

PhosphorusLemon higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
15.0 mg1% DV
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 16.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) (+1.0 mg, +7%).

ZincCantaloupe (Muskmelon) higher
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.18 mg2% DV
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) provides slightly more zinc (0.18 mg vs 0.06 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
0.05 g
Lemon
0.04 g

Both Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) and Lemon provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) leads in 10 categories while Lemon leads in 10.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients.

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