Lemon nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Lemons, raw, without peel
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Lemon
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Lemon glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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N/A (-) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 29 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 7 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 NLEA serving (58 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -2.3 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602002121 | 3 mg |
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 88% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 72% of foods
Cryptoxanthin, beta ⓘHigher in Cryptoxanthin, beta content than 60% of foods
Alpha Carotene ⓘHigher in Alpha Carotene content than 54% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 53% of foods
Lemon calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 29 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, sections | 61 | 212 g |
| Calories in 1 NLEA serving | 17 | 58 g |
Lemon Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
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Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
66IU of 5,000IU
1.3%
Vitamin E :
0.45mg of 15mg
3%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
159mg of 90mg
177%
Vitamin B1:
0.12mg of 1mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.06mg of 1mg
4.6%
Vitamin B3:
0.3mg of 16mg
1.9%
Vitamin B5:
0.57mg of 5mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.24mg of 1mg
18%
Folate:
33µg of 400µg
8.3%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
15mg of 550mg
2.8%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
1.1 g of 50 g
1.1 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.3 g of 65 g
0.3 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.3 g of 300 g
9.3 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
89 g of 2,000 g
89 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.09 g
Fiber content ratio for Lemon
Sugar:
2.5 g
Fiber:
2.8 g
Other:
4 g
All nutrients for Lemon per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% | 94% |
1.6 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 1.1g | 3% | 84% |
2.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0% | 85% |
111 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% | 12% |
Equal to Lemon
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| Net carbs | 6.5g | N/A | 53% |
8.3 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 9.3g | 3% | 50% |
3 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | 87% |
17.5 times less than Almond
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| Calcium | 26mg | 3% | 47% |
4.8 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 138mg | 4% | 74% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 8% | 73% |
4.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | 57% |
3.6 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | 28% |
1.2 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | 86% |
3.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 1% | 94% |
105.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 2% | 90% |
11.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | 96% |
245 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% | 58% |
759.4 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | 81% |
9.7 times less than Kiwifruit
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | 71% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | 91% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 78% |
6.7 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | 92% |
6.5 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1% | 92% |
95.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | 82% |
5.9 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 70% |
1.5 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 11µg | 3% | 59% |
5.5 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% | 87% |
151.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | N/A | 92% |
890.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | N/A | 86% |
530 times less than Walnut
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 29
% Daily Value*
0.46%
Total Fat
0.3g
0.18%
Saturated Fat 0.04g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
3.1%
Total Carbohydrate
9.3g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
26mg
2.6%
Iron
0.6mg
7.5%
Potassium
138mg
4.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
Lemon nutrition infographic
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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.