Lemon vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and watermelon:
- Lemon has more folate.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and watermelon has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in carbs and similar to watermelon for protein and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for watermelon, 7:89:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 89% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and watermelon has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than watermelon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and watermelon has 6.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.61g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and watermelon are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 554% more Vitamin C than watermelon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 27 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more folate. Both lemon and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 271% more calcium than watermelon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and watermelon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and watermelon has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg 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 has more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more kaempferol than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.46 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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 and watermelon contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and watermelon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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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 watermelon contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and watermelon has 30 calories.
Does lemon or watermelon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and watermelon contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and watermelon has 7.6g of carbohydrates.