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⏱ 40 min total

Meyer Lemon Curd

Per 1 serving · 451 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
1,388
69%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    4% of calories
  • Carbs
    110g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    103g
    65% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Meyer Lemon Curd (451 g) has 1388 calories, with 15 g of protein, 110 g of carbohydrates and 103 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), Vitamin A (106% DV) and Vitamin C (52% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 308% and 220% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
308cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.1g
Net carbs
110g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.4g
103 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein31%
  • Vitamin A106%
  • Vitamin C52%
  • Vitamin D26%
  • Vitamin E26%
  • Riboflavin (B2)42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin B617%
  • Calcium10%
  • Zinc14%
  • Copper10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat308%
  • Cholesterol220%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Cut the butter into four pieces.

  2. 2

    In a metal bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs. Add the butter.

  3. 3

    Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and is smooth. The temperature should reach 160°F, which takes about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain the curd through a fine sieve into another bowl.

  5. 5

    Serve the curd warm, or cover its surface with wax paper and allow it to cool completely.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (451 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A952 μg
106%
Vitamin C47 mg
52%
Vitamin D4 μg
26%
Vitamin E4 mg
26%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
42%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
17%
Folate (B9)80 μg
20%
Vitamin B121 μg
49%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
41%
Choline357 mg
65%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium98 mg
10%
Iron2 mg
26%
Potassium317 mg
7%
Magnesium23 mg
5%
Phosphorus259 mg
37%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper0.1 mg
10%
Manganese0 mg
2%
Selenium36 μg
66%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.4 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene180 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats28 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol937 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose100 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.5 g—
Total omega 64 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D34 μg—

Burning 1,388 calories

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

  • 264min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 167min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 116min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 195min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Meyer Lemon Curd?

One serving of Meyer Lemon Curd (1 serving) has 1388 calories, which works out to 308 calories per 100 g. That is about 69% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Meyer Lemon Curd high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 4% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Meyer Lemon Curd keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 110 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Meyer Lemon Curd?

174 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Meyer Lemon Curd?

103 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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