Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Plums

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 deep purple plums with one sliced in half displaying amber flesh
fruits

Plums

46Calories
0.7Protein
1.4Fiber
9.5Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-37%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 46 kcal, 17 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+57%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+0.40 g, +57%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+100%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.4 g in Plums (+1.4 g, +100%).

Higher Vitamin C
+458%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 9.5 mg in Plums (+43.5 mg, +458%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Plums100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Plums higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Plums
46 kcal2% DV

Plums provides 46 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+17 kcal, +59%).

ProteinLemon higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Plums
0.70 g1% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+0.40 g, +57%).

CarbohydratesPlums higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Plums
11.4 g4% DV

Plums provides 11.4 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+2.1 g, +23%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Plums
1.4 g5% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.4 g in Plums (+1.4 g, +100%).

Total FatSimilar
Lemon
0.30 g
Plums
0.28 g

Both Lemon and Plums provide similar amounts of total fat (0.30 g).

Total SugarsPlums higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Plums
9.9 g20% DV

Plums provides 9.9 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+7.4 g, +297%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Plums
9.5 mg11% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 9.5 mg in Plums (+43.5 mg, +458%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Plums higher
Lemon
1.0 µg
Plums
17 µg2% DV

Plums provides 17 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+16 µg, +1600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPlums higher
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Plums
0.26 mg2% DV

Plums provides 0.26 mg vs 0.15 mg in Lemon (+0.11 mg, +73%).

Vitamin KPlums higher
Lemon
0 µg
Plums
6.4 µg5% DV

Plums has higher vitamin k (6.4 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Lemon higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Plums
5.0 µg1% DV

Lemon provides 11 µg vs 5.0 µg in Plums (+6.0 µg, +120%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV

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

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Plums higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Plums
0.42 mg3% DV

Plums provides 0.42 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.32 mg, +317%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Plums
0.14 mg3% DV

Lemon provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.14 mg).

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLemon higher
Lemon
2.0 mg
Plums
0 mg

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

PotassiumPlums higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Plums
157 mg3% DV

Plums provides 157 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+19.0 mg, +14%).

CalciumLemon higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Plums
6.0 mg

Lemon provides 26.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Plums (+20.0 mg, +333%).

IronLemon higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Plums
0.17 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.17 mg in Plums (+0.43 mg, +253%).

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

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

PhosphorusSimilar
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Plums
16.0 mg1% DV

Both Lemon and Plums provide similar amounts of phosphorus (16.0 mg).

ZincSimilar
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Plums
0.10 mg1% DV

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

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lemon
0.04 g
Plums
0.02 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lemon leads in 10 categories while Plums leads in 8.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Lemon has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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