Side-by-Side Comparison

Dates (Medjool) vs Lemon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Plump wrinkly dark amber Medjool dates on a modern plate
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Dates (Medjool)

277Calories
1.8Protein
6.7Fiber
0.0Vit 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
-90%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 277 kcal, 248 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+65%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+0.71 g, +65%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+139%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.8 g in Lemon (+3.9 g, +139%).

Higher Vitamin C
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+53.0 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Lemon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 277 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+248 kcal, +855%).

ProteinDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.8 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+0.71 g, +65%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+65.7 g, +704%).

Dietary FiberDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 6.7 g vs 2.8 g in Lemon (+3.9 g, +139%).

Total FatLemon higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g
Lemon
0.30 g

Lemon provides 0.30 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+0.15 g, +100%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 66.5 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+64.0 g, +2559%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV

Lemon has higher vitamin c (53.0 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV
Lemon
1.0 µg

Dates (Medjool) provides 7.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+6.0 µg, +600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ELemon higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV

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

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV
Lemon
0 µg

Dates (Medjool) has higher vitamin k (2.7 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV
Lemon
11 µg3% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 15 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+4.0 µg, +36%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lemon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.05 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lemon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 1.6 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+1.5 mg, +1510%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.81 mg vs 0.19 mg in Lemon (+0.62 mg, +324%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.08 mg in Lemon (+0.17 mg, +211%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLemon higher
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg
Lemon
2.0 mg

Lemon provides 2.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+1.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV
Lemon
138 mg3% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+558 mg, +404%).

CalciumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 64.0 mg vs 26.0 mg in Lemon (+38.0 mg, +146%).

IronDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.90 mg vs 0.60 mg in Lemon (+0.30 mg, +50%).

MagnesiumDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 54.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+46.0 mg, +575%).

PhosphorusDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 62.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Lemon (+46.0 mg, +288%).

ZincDates (Medjool) higher
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.44 mg vs 0.06 mg in Lemon (+0.38 mg, +633%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g
Lemon
0.04 g

Both Dates (Medjool) and Lemon provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.03 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Dates (Medjool) leads in 17 categories while Lemon leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Dates (Medjool) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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