Side-by-Side Comparison

Watermelon vs Lemon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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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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Fresh vibrant yellow lemon cut in half showing juicy pulp
fruits

Lemon

29Calories
1.1Protein
2.8Fiber
53.0Vit C
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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
Watermelon100 g edible portion
Lemon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Watermelon higher
Watermelon
30 kcal2% DV
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total FatLemon higher
Watermelon
0.15 g
Lemon
0.30 g

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Watermelon
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

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

Vitamin ELemon higher
Watermelon
0.05 mg
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV

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

Vitamin KWatermelon higher
Watermelon
0.1 µg
Lemon
0 µg

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

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

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

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

Both Watermelon and Lemon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

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

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

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

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

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

Both Watermelon and Lemon provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.22 mg).

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Watermelon
0 µg
Lemon
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLemon higher
Watermelon
1.0 mg
Lemon
2.0 mg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ZincSimilar
Watermelon
0.10 mg1% DV
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV

Both Watermelon and Lemon provide similar amounts of zinc (0.10 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Watermelon
0.02 g
Lemon
0.04 g

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

Comparison Summary

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

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