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Watermelon vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watermelon and Lemon?

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin C, and Fiber than Lemon.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% higher.
  • Watermelon has 2 times more Sugar than Lemon. Watermelon has 6.2g of Sugar, while Lemon has 2.5g.

We used Watermelon, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +2486.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +554.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2486.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +554.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 88.98
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Lemon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 6.52g Watermelon
Protein 0.61g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 7.55g 9.32g Lemon
Calories 30kcal 29kcal Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 0.4g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 7mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.24mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 16mg Lemon
Potassium 112mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 1mg 2mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.06mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.037mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.03mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 569IU 22IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 1µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.02mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.19mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 3µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.039g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.011g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Watermelon
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients
  2. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.