Lemon Nutrition Facts
29 calories per 100g serving
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Lemons are ultra-low calorie at around 29 calories per fruit, used more as a flavor enhancer than eaten whole. They're loaded with vitamin C and citric acid, making them indispensable for dressings, marinades, and brightening up almost any dish.
Protein
1.1g
15% of calories
Carbs
9.32g
129% of calories
Fat
0.3g
9% of calories
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g (100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.32g |
| Total Fat | 0.3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8g |
| Sugars | 2.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 2mg |
| Potassium | 138mg |
| Vitamin A | 1mcg |
| Vitamin C | 53mg |
| Calcium | 26mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg |
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Weight Loss
Lemon juice is essentially a zero-calorie flavor booster — squeeze it on salads, fish, or into water to make bland diet food taste significantly better without adding calories.
Muscle Gain
Not a meaningful source of macros, but lemon juice enhances iron absorption from plant foods and makes chicken, fish, and rice dishes more palatable when you're eating high volume.
Maintenance
A kitchen essential that elevates everyday cooking. The acidity balances rich dishes and the vitamin C supports immune health — keep a few on hand at all times.
Meal Ideas with Lemon
Did you know?
During the California Gold Rush of 1849, miners paid up to a dollar per lemon (roughly $35 today) because the fruit was one of the few known preventions for scurvy in remote camps.
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How many calories are in Lemon?
Lemon contains 29 calories per 100g serving. It provides 1.1g of protein, 9.32g of carbs, and 0.3g of fat.
Is Lemon good for weight loss?
Lemon juice is essentially a zero-calorie flavor booster — squeeze it on salads, fish, or into water to make bland diet food taste significantly better without adding calories.
What pairs well with Lemon?
Great pairings include: Lemon herb grilled chicken breast with roasted asparagus and quinoa, Lemon garlic shrimp over angel hair pasta with steamed broccoli, Lemon vinaigrette salad with grilled salmon, avocado, and mixed greens. These combinations provide a balanced mix of macronutrients.