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Lemon (raw, with peel)
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Lemon (raw, with peel) nutrition facts

Per 1 fruit without seeds · 108 g

Calories
22
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.3g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    12g
    85% of calories
  • Fat
    0.3g
    5% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lemon (raw, with peel) (1 fruit without seeds, 108 g) has 22 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (92% DV) and copper (31% DV).

Per 100 g
20cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.1g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C92%
  • Copper31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 fruit without seeds (108 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A2 μg
0%
Vitamin C83 mg
92%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
9%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium66 mg
7%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium157 mg
3%
Magnesium13 mg
3%
Phosphorus16 mg
2%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0.3 mg
31%
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

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

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Burning 22 calories

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

  • 4min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 3min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 3min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon (raw, with peel)?

One serving of Lemon (raw, with peel) (1 fruit without seeds) has 22 calories, which works out to 20 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemon (raw, with peel) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.3 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, with peel) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 85% 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, with peel)?

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

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