Lemon juice vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and watermelon:
- Lemon juice has more folate.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and watermelon has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is similar to watermelon for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 90% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and watermelon has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and watermelon has 6.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.61g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and watermelon are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 378% more Vitamin C than watermelon - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon juice has more folate. Both lemon juice and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and watermelon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and watermelon has 112mg 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, lemon juice has more quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more luteolin and kaempferol than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.46 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 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 lemon juice and watermelon contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.05 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or watermelon contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and watermelon has 30 calories.
Does lemon juice or watermelon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and watermelon contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and watermelon has 7.6g of carbohydrates.