Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Watermelon

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 crisp watermelon slice with vibrant red flesh and dark seeds
fruits

Watermelon

30Calories
0.6Protein
0.4Fiber
8.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-3%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 30 kcal).

Higher Protein
+80%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.49 g, +80%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+600%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+2.4 g, +600%).

Higher Vitamin C
+554%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+44.9 mg, +554%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Watermelon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Watermelon higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Watermelon
30 kcal2% DV

Watermelon provides 30 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+1 kcal, +3%).

ProteinLemon higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Watermelon
0.61 g1% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+0.49 g, +80%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Watermelon
7.6 g3% DV

Lemon provides 9.3 g vs 7.6 g in Watermelon (+1.8 g, +23%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Watermelon
0.40 g1% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+2.4 g, +600%).

Total FatLemon higher
Lemon
0.30 g
Watermelon
0.15 g

Lemon provides 0.30 g vs 0.15 g in Watermelon (+0.15 g, +100%).

Total SugarsWatermelon higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Watermelon
6.2 g12% DV

Watermelon provides 6.2 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+3.7 g, +148%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Watermelon
8.1 mg9% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 8.1 mg in Watermelon (+44.9 mg, +554%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Watermelon higher
Lemon
1.0 µg
Watermelon
28 µg3% DV

Watermelon provides 28 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+27 µg, +2700%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

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

Vitamin ELemon higher
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg

Lemon provides slightly more vitamin e (0.15 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KWatermelon higher
Lemon
0 µg
Watermelon
0.1 µg

Watermelon provides slightly more vitamin k (0.1 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Lemon higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Watermelon
3.0 µg1% DV

Lemon provides 11 µg vs 3.0 µg in Watermelon (+8.0 µg, +267%).

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

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV
Watermelon
0.02 mg2% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Watermelon higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.18 mg1% DV

Watermelon provides slightly more niacin (vitamin b3) (0.18 mg vs 0.10 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Watermelon
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Lemon and Watermelon provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg3% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLemon higher
Lemon
2.0 mg
Watermelon
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumLemon higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Watermelon
112 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 138 mg vs 112 mg in Watermelon (+26.0 mg, +23%).

CalciumLemon higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Watermelon
7.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 26.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Watermelon (+19.0 mg, +271%).

IronLemon higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Watermelon
0.24 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.24 mg in Watermelon (+0.36 mg, +150%).

MagnesiumWatermelon higher
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV
Watermelon
10.0 mg2% DV

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

PhosphorusLemon higher
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Watermelon
11.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 16.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Watermelon (+5.0 mg, +45%).

ZincSimilar
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Watermelon
0.10 mg1% DV

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

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lemon
0.04 g
Watermelon
0.02 g

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

Comparison Summary

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

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