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Lemon (raw, without peel)
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Lemon (raw, without peel) nutrition facts

Per 1 fruit · 84 g

Calories
24
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.9g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.8g
    83% of calories
  • Fat
    0.3g
    7% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lemon (raw, without peel) (1 fruit, 84 g) has 24 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 7.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (49% DV).

Per 100 g
29cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.7g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.4g
2.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

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20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 fruit (84 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1 μg
0%
Vitamin C45 mg
49%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
1%
Niacin0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
5%
Folate (B9)9 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
3%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium22 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
6%
Potassium116 mg
2%
Magnesium7 mg
2%
Phosphorus13 mg
2%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
3%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium0.3 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Beta carotene3 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 24 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 5min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 3min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 3min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon (raw, without peel)?

One serving of Lemon (raw, without peel) (1 fruit) has 24 calories, which works out to 29 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemon (raw, without peel) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Lemon (raw, without peel) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemon (raw, without peel)?

1.7 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Lemon (raw, without peel)?

2.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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