Lemon vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and plums:
- Lemon has 75% less sugar than plum.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Plum has more niacin, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to plums for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 89% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than plum - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 75% less sugar than plum - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and plums are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 458% more Vitamin C than plum - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Plum has more Vitamin K than lemon - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Plum has more niacin, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 333% more calcium than plum - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 253% more iron than plum - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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 lemon and plums contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 0.9 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,
| Lemon | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 190 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 73 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and plums contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.044 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and plums contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does lemon or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.