Cantaloupe vs. Lemon

Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Lemon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cantaloupe versus lemon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and lemon:

  • Both lemon and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C.
  • Cantaloupe has more niacin.
  • Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
  • Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Lemon has 68% less sugar than cantaloupe.
  • Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cantaloupe and lemon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is similar to lemon for protein, carbs and fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cantaloupe Lemon
Protein 9% 10%
Carbohydrates 87% 84%
Fat 5% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 211% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon has 68% less sugar than cantaloupe - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 44% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 168 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cantaloupe and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Cantaloupe has more niacin. Both cantaloupe and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Cantaloupe Lemon
Thiamin 0.041 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.019 MG 0.02 MG
Niacin 0.734 MG 0.1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.105 MG 0.19 MG
Vitamin B6 0.072 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 21 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon has 189% more calcium than cantaloupe - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 93% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg 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 cantaloupe and lemon contain small amounts of kaempferol.

Cantaloupe Lemon
luteolin 0.64 mg 1.9 mg
kaempferol 0.07 mg 0.03 mg
Quercetin 0.01 mg 1.14 mg
myricetin ~ 0.5 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 cantaloupe and lemon contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Cantaloupe Lemon
beta-carotene 2020 UG 3 UG
alpha-carotene 16 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 11 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Cantaloupe Lemon
alpha linoleic acid 0.046 G 0.026 G
Total 0.046 G 0.026 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Cantaloupe Lemon
linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.063 G
Total 0.035 G 0.063 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.

Does lemon or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.

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