Lemon vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and peach:
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Peach has more niacin, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is similar to peach for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 87% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than peach - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than lemon - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and peach are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than peach - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Peach has 23 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Peach and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peach has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6. Both lemon and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 550% more calcium than peach - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 224 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 132 UG |
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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and peach contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does lemon or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.