Lemon juice nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 15 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.1g9% of calories
- Carbs1g91% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Lemon juice (1 tbsp, 15 g) has 3.3 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (91% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (15 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 15 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
3 calLemon juice (bottled)1 tbspsame cal
3 calLemon juice (frozen, unsweetened, single strength)1 tbspsame cal
0 calReaLemon 100% Lemon Juice1 tsp−3 cal
10 calSuja Organic Fruit Juice Drink, Lemon Love, Cold-Pressed1 bottle+7 cal
0 calReaLemon 100% Lemon Juice1 tsp−3 cal
0 calSanta Cruz Organic Pure Lemon Juice1 tsp−3 cal
Burning 3 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lemon juice?
One serving of Lemon juice (1 tbsp) has 3.3 calories, which works out to 22 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lemon juice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lemon juice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 91% 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 juice?
0.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Lemon juice?
0.4 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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