Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Spinach (Raw)

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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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
vegetables

Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-21%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 29 kcal, 6 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+160%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+1.8 g, +160%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+27%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.60 g, +27%).

Higher Vitamin C
+89%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 28.1 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+24.9 mg, +89%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Lemon higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Lemon provides 29 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+6 kcal, +26%).

ProteinSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+1.8 g, +160%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Lemon provides 9.3 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+5.7 g, +157%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.60 g, +27%).

Total FatSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.30 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.39 g vs 0.30 g in Lemon (+0.09 g, +30%).

Total SugarsLemon higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Lemon provides 2.5 g vs 0.42 g in Spinach (Raw) (+2.1 g, +495%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 28.1 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+24.9 mg, +89%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
1.0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+468 µg, +46800%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.15 mg in Lemon (+1.9 mg, +1253%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin k (483 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+183 µg, +1664%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Spinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.72 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.62 mg, +624%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Lemon provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Vitamin B6Spinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.20 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
2.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lemon (+77.0 mg, +3850%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+420 mg, +304%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 26.0 mg in Lemon (+73.0 mg, +281%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 0.60 mg in Lemon (+2.1 mg, +352%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+71.0 mg, +888%).

PhosphorusSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 49.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Lemon (+33.0 mg, +206%).

ZincSpinach (Raw) higher
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.53 mg vs 0.06 mg in Lemon (+0.47 mg, +783%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lemon
0.04 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lemon leads in 6 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Spinach (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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