Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Orange

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Food A

Food B

fruits

Lemon

29Calories

1.1Protein

2.8Fiber

53.0Vit C

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fruits

Orange

47Calories

0.9Protein

2.4Fiber

53.2Vit C

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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories

-38%

Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 47 kcal, 18 kcal less).

Higher Protein

+17%

Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.16 g, +17%).

Higher Dietary Fiber

+17%

Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +17%).

Higher Vitamin C

+0%

Similar Concentration

Both provide similar vitamin c (53.2 mg vs 53.0 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient

Lemon100 g edible portion

Orange100 g edible portion

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Orange higher

Lemon

29 kcal1% DV

Orange

47 kcal2% DV

Orange provides 47 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+18 kcal, +62%).

ProteinLemon higher

Lemon

1.1 g2% DV

Orange

0.94 g2% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.16 g, +17%).

CarbohydratesOrange higher

Lemon

9.3 g3% DV

Orange

11.8 g4% DV

Orange provides 11.8 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+2.4 g, +26%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher

Lemon

2.8 g10% DV

Orange

2.4 g9% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +17%).

Total FatLemon higher

Lemon

0.30 g

Orange

0.12 g

Lemon provides 0.30 g vs 0.12 g in Orange (+0.18 g, +150%).

Total SugarsOrange higher

Lemon

2.5 g5% DV

Orange

9.4 g19% DV

Orange provides 9.4 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+6.9 g, +274%).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CSimilar

Lemon

53.0 mg59% DV

Orange

53.2 mg59% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin c (53.0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher

Lemon

1.0 µg

Orange

11 µg1% DV

Orange provides 11 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+10 µg, +1000%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar

Lemon

0.15 mg1% DV

Orange

0.18 mg1% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.15 mg).

Vitamin KSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher

Lemon

11 µg3% DV

Orange

30 µg8% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+19 µg, +173%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar

Lemon

0.04 mg3% DV

Orange

0.09 mg7% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar

Lemon

0.02 mg2% DV

Orange

0.04 mg3% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher

Lemon

0.10 mg1% DV

Orange

0.28 mg2% DV

Orange provides 0.28 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.18 mg, +182%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Orange higher

Lemon

0.19 mg4% DV

Orange

0.25 mg5% DV

Orange provides 0.25 mg vs 0.19 mg in Lemon (+0.06 mg, +32%).

Vitamin B6Similar

Lemon

0.08 mg5% DV

Orange

0.06 mg4% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumLemon higher

Lemon

2.0 mg

Orange

0 mg

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

PotassiumOrange higher

Lemon

138 mg3% DV

Orange

181 mg4% DV

Orange provides 181 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+43.0 mg, +31%).

CalciumOrange higher

Lemon

26.0 mg2% DV

Orange

40.0 mg3% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 26.0 mg in Lemon (+14.0 mg, +54%).

IronLemon higher

Lemon

0.60 mg3% DV

Orange

0.10 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.50 mg, +500%).

MagnesiumOrange higher

Lemon

8.0 mg2% DV

Orange

10.0 mg2% DV

Orange provides 10.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+2.0 mg, +25%).

PhosphorusLemon higher

Lemon

16.0 mg1% DV

Orange

14.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 16.0 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+2.0 mg, +14%).

ZincSimilar

Lemon

0.06 mg1% DV

Orange

0.07 mg1% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of zinc (0.06 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatSimilar

Lemon

0.04 g

Orange

0.02 g

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.04 g).

Nutrient

Lemon58 g (1 medium lemon (58 g))

Orange131 g (1 medium orange (131 g))

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Orange higher

Lemon

17 kcal1% DV

Orange

62 kcal3% DV

Orange provides 62 kcal vs 17 kcal in Lemon (+45 kcal, +266%).

ProteinOrange higher

Lemon

0.64 g1% DV

Orange

1.2 g2% DV

Orange provides 1.2 g vs 0.64 g in Lemon (+0.59 g, +93%).

CarbohydratesOrange higher

Lemon

5.4 g2% DV

Orange

15.4 g6% DV

Orange provides 15.4 g vs 5.4 g in Lemon (+10.0 g, +185%).

Dietary FiberOrange higher

Lemon

1.6 g6% DV

Orange

3.1 g11% DV

Orange provides 3.1 g vs 1.6 g in Lemon (+1.5 g, +94%).

Total FatSimilar

Lemon

0.17 g

Orange

0.16 g

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of total fat (0.17 g).

Total SugarsOrange higher

Lemon

1.5 g3% DV

Orange

12.2 g24% DV

Orange provides 12.2 g vs 1.5 g in Lemon (+10.8 g, +745%).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin COrange higher

Lemon

30.7 mg34% DV

Orange

69.7 mg77% DV

Orange provides 69.7 mg vs 30.7 mg in Lemon (+39.0 mg, +127%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher

Lemon

0.6 µg

Orange

14 µg2% DV

Orange provides 14 µg vs 0.6 µg in Lemon (+14 µg, +2384%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Vitamin EOrange higher

Lemon

0.09 mg1% DV

Orange

0.24 mg2% DV

Orange provides 0.24 mg vs 0.09 mg in Lemon (+0.15 mg, +171%).

Vitamin KSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher

Lemon

6.4 µg2% DV

Orange

39 µg10% DV

Orange provides 39 µg vs 6.4 µg in Lemon (+33 µg, +516%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher

Lemon

0.02 mg2% DV

Orange

0.11 mg9% DV

Orange provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar

Lemon

0.01 mg1% DV

Orange

0.05 mg4% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.01 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher

Lemon

0.06 mg

Orange

0.37 mg2% DV

Orange provides 0.37 mg vs 0.06 mg in Lemon (+0.31 mg, +537%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Orange higher

Lemon

0.11 mg2% DV

Orange

0.33 mg7% DV

Orange provides 0.33 mg vs 0.11 mg in Lemon (+0.22 mg, +197%).

Vitamin B6Similar

Lemon

0.05 mg3% DV

Orange

0.08 mg5% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumLemon higher

Lemon

1.2 mg

Orange

0 mg

Lemon has higher sodium (1.2 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumOrange higher

Lemon

80.0 mg2% DV

Orange

237 mg5% DV

Orange provides 237 mg vs 80.0 mg in Lemon (+157 mg, +196%).

CalciumOrange higher

Lemon

15.1 mg1% DV

Orange

52.4 mg4% DV

Orange provides 52.4 mg vs 15.1 mg in Lemon (+37.3 mg, +247%).

IronLemon higher

Lemon

0.35 mg2% DV

Orange

0.13 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.35 mg vs 0.13 mg in Orange (+0.22 mg, +166%).

MagnesiumOrange higher

Lemon

4.6 mg1% DV

Orange

13.1 mg3% DV

Orange provides 13.1 mg vs 4.6 mg in Lemon (+8.5 mg, +182%).

PhosphorusOrange higher

Lemon

9.3 mg1% DV

Orange

18.3 mg1% DV

Orange provides 18.3 mg vs 9.3 mg in Lemon (+9.1 mg, +98%).

ZincOrange higher

Lemon

0.03 mg

Orange

0.09 mg1% DV

Orange provides slightly more zinc (0.09 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatSimilar

Lemon

0.02 g

Orange

0.02 g

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.02 g).

Nutrient

LemonAmount per 100 kcal (345 g)

OrangeAmount per 100 kcal (213 g)

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Similar

Lemon

100 kcal5% DV

Orange

100 kcal5% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of calories (energy) (100 kcal).

ProteinLemon higher

Lemon

3.8 g8% DV

Orange

2.0 g4% DV

Lemon provides 3.8 g vs 2.0 g in Orange (+1.8 g, +90%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher

Lemon

32.2 g12% DV

Orange

25.0 g9% DV

Lemon provides 32.2 g vs 25.0 g in Orange (+7.1 g, +28%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher

Lemon

9.7 g35% DV

Orange

5.1 g18% DV

Lemon provides 9.7 g vs 5.1 g in Orange (+4.5 g, +89%).

Total FatLemon higher

Lemon

1.0 g1% DV

Orange

0.26 g

Lemon provides 1.0 g vs 0.26 g in Orange (+0.78 g, +305%).

Total SugarsOrange higher

Lemon

8.6 g17% DV

Orange

19.9 g40% DV

Orange provides 19.9 g vs 8.6 g in Lemon (+11.3 g, +131%).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CLemon higher

Lemon

183 mg203% DV

Orange

113 mg126% DV

Lemon provides 183 mg vs 113 mg in Orange (+69.5 mg, +61%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher

Lemon

3.5 µg

Orange

23 µg3% DV

Orange provides 23 µg vs 3.5 µg in Lemon (+20 µg, +579%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Vitamin ELemon higher

Lemon

0.52 mg3% DV

Orange

0.38 mg3% DV

Lemon provides 0.52 mg vs 0.38 mg in Orange (+0.13 mg, +35%).

Vitamin KSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher

Lemon

38 µg9% DV

Orange

64 µg16% DV

Orange provides 64 µg vs 38 µg in Lemon (+26 µg, +68%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar

Lemon

0.14 mg12% DV

Orange

0.19 mg15% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.14 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar

Lemon

0.07 mg5% DV

Orange

0.09 mg7% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher

Lemon

0.35 mg2% DV

Orange

0.60 mg4% DV

Orange provides 0.60 mg vs 0.35 mg in Lemon (+0.26 mg, +74%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher

Lemon

0.66 mg13% DV

Orange

0.53 mg11% DV

Lemon provides 0.66 mg vs 0.53 mg in Orange (+0.12 mg, +23%).

Vitamin B6Lemon higher

Lemon

0.28 mg16% DV

Orange

0.13 mg8% DV

Lemon provides 0.28 mg vs 0.13 mg in Orange (+0.15 mg, +116%).

Vitamin B12Similar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumLemon higher

Lemon

6.9 mg

Orange

0 mg

Lemon has higher sodium (6.9 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumLemon higher

Lemon

476 mg10% DV

Orange

386 mg8% DV

Lemon provides 476 mg vs 386 mg in Orange (+90.6 mg, +23%).

CalciumLemon higher

Lemon

89.7 mg7% DV

Orange

85.2 mg7% DV

Lemon provides 89.7 mg vs 85.2 mg in Orange (+4.5 mg, +5%).

IronLemon higher

Lemon

2.1 mg12% DV

Orange

0.21 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 2.1 mg vs 0.21 mg in Orange (+1.9 mg, +872%).

MagnesiumLemon higher

Lemon

27.6 mg7% DV

Orange

21.3 mg5% DV

Lemon provides 27.6 mg vs 21.3 mg in Orange (+6.3 mg, +30%).

PhosphorusLemon higher

Lemon

55.2 mg4% DV

Orange

29.8 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 55.2 mg vs 29.8 mg in Orange (+25.4 mg, +85%).

ZincLemon higher

Lemon

0.21 mg2% DV

Orange

0.15 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.21 mg vs 0.15 mg in Orange (+0.06 mg, +39%).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatLemon higher

Lemon

0.13 g1% DV

Orange

0.03 g

Lemon provides slightly more saturated fat (0.13 g vs 0.03 g).

Nutrient

LemonNormalized to 300 kcal (1034 g)

OrangeNormalized to 300 kcal (638 g)

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Similar

Lemon

300 kcal15% DV

Orange

300 kcal15% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of calories (energy) (300 kcal).

ProteinLemon higher

Lemon

11.4 g23% DV

Orange

6.0 g12% DV

Lemon provides 11.4 g vs 6.0 g in Orange (+5.4 g, +90%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher

Lemon

96.4 g35% DV

Orange

75.0 g27% DV

Lemon provides 96.4 g vs 75.0 g in Orange (+21.4 g, +29%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher

Lemon

29.0 g103% DV

Orange

15.3 g55% DV

Lemon provides 29.0 g vs 15.3 g in Orange (+13.6 g, +89%).

Total FatLemon higher

Lemon

3.1 g4% DV

Orange

0.77 g1% DV

Lemon provides 3.1 g vs 0.77 g in Orange (+2.3 g, +305%).

Total SugarsOrange higher

Lemon

25.9 g52% DV

Orange

59.7 g119% DV

Orange provides 59.7 g vs 25.9 g in Lemon (+33.8 g, +131%).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CLemon higher

Lemon

548 mg609% DV

Orange

339 mg377% DV

Lemon provides 548 mg vs 339 mg in Orange (+209 mg, +61%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher

Lemon

10 µg1% DV

Orange

70 µg8% DV

Orange provides 70 µg vs 10 µg in Lemon (+60 µg, +579%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Vitamin ELemon higher

Lemon

1.6 mg10% DV

Orange

1.1 mg8% DV

Lemon provides 1.6 mg vs 1.1 mg in Orange (+0.40 mg, +35%).

Vitamin KSimilar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher

Lemon

114 µg28% DV

Orange

191 µg48% DV

Orange provides 191 µg vs 114 µg in Lemon (+78 µg, +68%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher

Lemon

0.41 mg34% DV

Orange

0.56 mg46% DV

Orange provides 0.56 mg vs 0.41 mg in Lemon (+0.14 mg, +34%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar

Lemon

0.21 mg16% DV

Orange

0.26 mg20% DV

Both Lemon and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.21 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher

Lemon

1.0 mg6% DV

Orange

1.8 mg11% DV

Orange provides 1.8 mg vs 1.0 mg in Lemon (+0.77 mg, +74%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher

Lemon

2.0 mg39% DV

Orange

1.6 mg32% DV

Lemon provides 2.0 mg vs 1.6 mg in Orange (+0.37 mg, +23%).

Vitamin B6Lemon higher

Lemon

0.83 mg49% DV

Orange

0.38 mg23% DV

Lemon provides 0.83 mg vs 0.38 mg in Orange (+0.44 mg, +116%).

Vitamin B12Similar

Lemon

0 µg

Orange

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumLemon higher

Lemon

20.7 mg1% DV

Orange

0 mg

Lemon has higher sodium (20.7 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumLemon higher

Lemon

1,427 mg30% DV

Orange

1,155 mg25% DV

Lemon provides 1,427 mg vs 1,155 mg in Orange (+272 mg, +24%).

CalciumLemon higher

Lemon

269 mg21% DV

Orange

255 mg20% DV

Lemon provides 269 mg vs 255 mg in Orange (+13.6 mg, +5%).

IronLemon higher

Lemon

6.2 mg34% DV

Orange

0.64 mg4% DV

Lemon provides 6.2 mg vs 0.64 mg in Orange (+5.6 mg, +872%).

MagnesiumLemon higher

Lemon

82.7 mg20% DV

Orange

63.8 mg15% DV

Lemon provides 82.7 mg vs 63.8 mg in Orange (+18.9 mg, +30%).

PhosphorusLemon higher

Lemon

165 mg13% DV

Orange

89.3 mg7% DV

Lemon provides 165 mg vs 89.3 mg in Orange (+76.1 mg, +85%).

ZincLemon higher

Lemon

0.62 mg6% DV

Orange

0.45 mg4% DV

Lemon provides 0.62 mg vs 0.45 mg in Orange (+0.17 mg, +39%).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatLemon higher

Lemon

0.40 g2% DV

Orange

0.10 g

Lemon provides 0.40 g vs 0.10 g in Orange (+0.31 g, +321%).

Lemon vs Orange

Lemon

Orange

Nutritional Takeaways

Comparison Summary