Which is healthier, Lemon or Orange?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Lemon has 29 calories and 1.1g protein per 100g, while Orange has 47 calories and 0.9g protein.

How many calories are in Lemon vs Orange?

Lemon contains 29 calories per 100g, while Orange contains 47 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lemon or Orange?

Lemon has more protein with 1.1g per 100g compared to 0.9g.

Lemon vs Orange

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lemon 5

5 Orange

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lemon	Orange	Better
Calories	29kcal	47kcal	Lemon
Protein	1.1g	0.9g	Lemon
Total Fat	0.3g	0.1g	Orange
Carbohydrates	9.3g	11.8g	Orange
Fiber	2.8g	2.4g	Lemon
Sugar	2.5g	9.4g	Lemon
Vitamin C	53mg	53.2mg	Orange
Calcium	26mg	40mg	Orange
Iron	0.6mg	0.1mg	Lemon
Potassium	138mg	181mg	Orange

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lemon

Protein: 1.1g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 9.3g

Orange

Protein: 0.9g Fat: 0.1g Carbs: 11.8g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.

Lemon vs Orange — Key Takeaway

Orange provides 53.2mg of vitamin C.

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