Cantaloupe vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and lemon:
- Both lemon and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C.
- Cantaloupe has more niacin.
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lemon has 68% less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is similar to lemon for protein, carbs and fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:86:5 and for lemon, 9:84:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 84% |
| Fat | 5% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 211% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 68% less sugar than cantaloupe - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 44% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 168 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more niacin. Both cantaloupe and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 189% more calcium than cantaloupe - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 93% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both cantaloupe and lemon contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | 1.9 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.01 mg | 1.14 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.5 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cantaloupe and lemon contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cantaloupe | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Does lemon or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.