Lemon: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Lemon - calories, kcal

Calories in lemon

100g of lemons contain about 29 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | one lemon | cup | half cup

For example, a medium size lemon (85 g) contain about 25 calories.

This is about 1% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon
Serving size:
medium size lemon (85 g)  change
medium size lemon (85 g) (85g)cup (230g)half cup (115g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
25

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0.26g
0%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 1.7mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 7.92g
3%

Dietary Fiber 2.38g
9%

Sugars 2.13g

Protein 0.94g
2%

Vitaminium C 45.05mg
50%

Calcium 22.1mg
2%

Iron 0.51mg
3%

Potassium 117.3mg
2%

Glycemic Index: 30

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in lemon
84% CARBS
10% PROTEIN
6% FAT

To visualize how much 25 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size lemon is similar to that of, for example:

  • 1 cube of sugar

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about lemon nutrition.

medium size lemon (85 g) has 25 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike4 min.Bike
Horse ride5 min.Horse ride
Play tennis2 min.Tennis
Run3 min.Run
Swim3 min.Swim
Calories in Lemon Compared with Others in Fruits Category

100g of Lemon

Nutrition

  • Calories29
  • Carbs Total9.32 g
  • Dietary fiber2.8 g
  • Fat0.3 g
  • Protein1.1 g
  • Water88.98 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A22 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.04 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.02 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.1 mg
  • Vit B50.19 mg
  • Vit B60.08 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)0.011 mcg
  • Vit C53 mg
  • Vit E0.15 mg

Minerals

  • Potassium138 mg
  • Magnessium8 mg
  • Calcium26 mg
  • Sodium2 mg
  • Iron0.6 mg
  • Beta karoten1 mcg

Per 100 g, Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C (59% DV) and a good source of fiber (10% DV).

Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.

How many calories are in lemons?

  • Medium size lemon (85 g)25 kcal
  • Cup of lemon (230g)67 kcal
  • Half cup of lemon (115g)33 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of lemons8 kcal
Lemon - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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