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Lemon (raw)

The peel holds most of the fiber and the limonene; zest accordingly.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g29 kcal 1.1 g9.3 g 2.8 g0.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.8 g32.1 g 9.7 g1.0 g
One lemon · 58 g17 kcal0.6 g5.4 g1.6 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 10%carbs 84%6%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.5 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium2 mg · 0% DV
Potassium138 mg · 3% DV
Calcium26 mg · 2% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium8 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin C53.0 mg · 59% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.1 mg · 1% DV
Folate (DFE)11 mcg · 3% DV
Choline5.1 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin B60.08 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus16 mg · 1% DV
Copper0.04 mg · 4% DV
Potassium : sodium69.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein0.6 g · 1% DVFiber1.6 g · 6% DVPotassium80 mg · 2% DVCalcium15 mg · 1% DVIron0.3 mg · 2% DVMagnesium4.6 mg · 1% DVSodium1.2 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 167746 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

2727 gfor 30 g protein
791 kcalthose grams cost
2.8 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsLemon
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliLemon
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastLemon

Rank within fruit

Lemon3.8 gGuava3.8 gBlackberries3.6 gStar fruit3.4 gMulberry3.3 gApricots2.9 gNectarine2.7 gCantaloupe2.4 gLime2.3 gPassion fruit2.3 gPeach2.2 gStrawberries2.0 g#1 of 36 in Fruit · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Lemon2.8 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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