Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Pear

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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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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Fresh green Bartlett pear whole and sliced lengthwise on clean background
fruits

Pear

57Calories
0.4Protein
3.1Fiber
4.3Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-49%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 57 kcal, 28 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+206%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.74 g, +206%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+11%
Pear

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 2.8 g in Lemon (+0.30 g, +11%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1133%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+48.7 mg, +1133%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Pear100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pear higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Pear
57 kcal3% DV

Pear provides 57 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+28 kcal, +97%).

ProteinLemon higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Pear
0.36 g1% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.74 g, +206%).

CarbohydratesPear higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Pear
15.2 g6% DV

Pear provides 15.2 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+5.9 g, +63%).

Dietary FiberPear higher
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Pear
3.1 g11% DV

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 2.8 g in Lemon (+0.30 g, +11%).

Total FatLemon higher
Lemon
0.30 g
Pear
0.14 g

Lemon provides 0.30 g vs 0.14 g in Pear (+0.16 g, +114%).

Total SugarsPear higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Pear
9.8 g20% DV

Pear provides 9.8 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+7.3 g, +290%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Pear
4.3 mg5% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+48.7 mg, +1133%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Lemon
1.0 µg
Pear
1.0 µg

Both Lemon and Pear provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Pear
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Pear
0.12 mg1% DV

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

Vitamin KPear higher
Lemon
0 µg
Pear
4.4 µg4% DV

Pear has higher vitamin k (4.4 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Lemon higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Pear
7.0 µg2% DV

Lemon provides 11 µg vs 7.0 µg in Pear (+4.0 µg, +57%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV
Pear
0.01 mg1% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Pear higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Pear
0.16 mg1% DV

Pear provides slightly more niacin (vitamin b3) (0.16 mg vs 0.10 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Pear
0.05 mg1% DV

Lemon provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B6Lemon higher
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV

Lemon provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.08 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Pear
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLemon higher
Lemon
2.0 mg
Pear
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumLemon higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Pear
116 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 138 mg vs 116 mg in Pear (+22.0 mg, +19%).

CalciumLemon higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Pear
9.0 mg1% DV

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

IronLemon higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Pear
0.18 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.18 mg in Pear (+0.42 mg, +233%).

MagnesiumLemon higher
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV
Pear
7.0 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 8.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Pear (+1.0 mg, +14%).

PhosphorusLemon higher
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Pear
12.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 16.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Pear (+4.0 mg, +33%).

ZincSimilar
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Pear
0.10 mg1% DV

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

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lemon
0.04 g
Pear
0.01 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lemon leads in 12 categories while Pear leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Lemon has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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