Cantaloupe vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and lemon juice:
- Both lemon juice 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 juice has 68% less sugar than cantaloupe.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein and similar to lemon juice for carbs and fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 88% |
| Fat | 4% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has 200% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than cantaloupe - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C. Lemon juice has a little more Vitamin C (5%) than cantaloupe by weight - lemon juice has 38.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than lemon juice - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more niacin. Both cantaloupe and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 159% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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, cantaloupe has more luteolin than lemon juice per 100 grams, however, lemon juice contains more quercetin than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.01 mg | 0.37 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.02 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 juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and lemon juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.012 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Does lemon juice or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.