Lemon vs. Passion Fruit
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Passion Fruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
passion fruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and passion fruit:
- Both lemon and passion fruit are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 3.4 times less sugar than passion fruit.
- Lemon has 60% less carbohydrates than passion fruit.
- Lemon has 70% less calories than passion fruit.
- Lemon has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Passion fruit is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 70% less calories than passion fruit - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and passion fruit has 97 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is similar to passion fruit for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for passion fruit, 8:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 86% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 60% less carbohydrates than passion fruit - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and passion fruit has 23.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and passion fruit are high in dietary fiber. Passion fruit has 271% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and passion fruit has 10.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 3.4 times less sugar than passion fruit - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and passion fruit has 11.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and passion fruit contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and passion fruit has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and passion fruit are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and passion fruit has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and passion fruit are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 77% more Vitamin C than passion fruit - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and passion fruit has 30mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Passion fruit has 63 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and passion fruit has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and passion fruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and passion fruit has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Passion fruit and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - passion fruit has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both lemon and passion fruit contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 117% more calcium than passion fruit - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and passion fruit has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Passion fruit has 167% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Passion fruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and passion fruit has 348mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 743 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than passion fruit per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, passion fruit has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon or Passion Fruit .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or passion fruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 70% less calories than passion fruit - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and passion fruit has 97 calories.
Does lemon or passion fruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 60% fewer carbohydrates than passion fruit - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and passion fruit has 23.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or passion fruit contain more potassium?
Passion fruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and passion fruit has 348mg of potassium.