Side-by-Side Comparison

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) vs Lemon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh pink ruby red grapefruit halved showing glistening ruby segments
fruits

Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

42Calories
0.8Protein
1.6Fiber
31.2Vit C
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Fresh vibrant yellow lemon cut in half showing juicy pulp
fruits

Lemon

29Calories
1.1Protein
2.8Fiber
53.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-31%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 42 kcal, 13 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+43%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.77 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.33 g, +43%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+75%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.6 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+1.2 g, +75%).

Higher Vitamin C
+70%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 31.2 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+21.8 mg, +70%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)100 g edible portion
Lemon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
42 kcal2% DV
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 42 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+13 kcal, +45%).

ProteinLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.77 g2% DV
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.77 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.33 g, +43%).

CarbohydratesGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
10.7 g4% DV
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 10.7 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+1.3 g, +14%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
1.6 g6% DV
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.6 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+1.2 g, +75%).

Total FatLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.14 g
Lemon
0.30 g

Lemon provides 0.30 g vs 0.14 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.16 g, +114%).

Total SugarsGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
6.9 g14% DV
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 6.9 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+4.4 g, +176%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
31.2 mg35% DV
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 31.2 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+21.8 mg, +70%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
58 µg6% DV
Lemon
1.0 µg

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 58 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+57 µg, +5700%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.13 mg1% DV
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.13 mg).

Vitamin KSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
13 µg3% DV
Lemon
11 µg3% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 13 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+2.0 µg, +18%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.04 mg4% DV
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.03 mg2% DV
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.20 mg1% DV
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 0.20 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.10 mg, +104%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.28 mg6% DV
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 0.28 mg vs 0.19 mg in Lemon (+0.09 mg, +49%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.05 mg3% DV
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 mg
Lemon
2.0 mg

Lemon has higher sodium (2.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
135 mg3% DV
Lemon
138 mg3% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of potassium (135 mg).

CalciumLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
22.0 mg2% DV
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 26.0 mg vs 22.0 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+4.0 mg, +18%).

IronLemon higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.08 mg
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.08 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.52 mg, +650%).

MagnesiumGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
9.0 mg2% DV
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 9.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+1.0 mg, +13%).

PhosphorusGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
18.0 mg1% DV
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 18.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Lemon (+2.0 mg, +13%).

ZincSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.07 mg1% DV
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of zinc (0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.01 g
Lemon
0.04 g

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Lemon provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.01 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Grapefruit (Pink / Red) leads in 9 categories while Lemon leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 10 nutrients. Overall, Grapefruit (Pink / Red) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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