Calories in Lemon

Lemon has about 17 calories per 1 lemon (60 g), with 0.7 g protein, 5.6 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 29 kcal.

Featured in: Vitamin C-Rich Foods

Very low calorieRich in vitamin C
17kcal
Calories · 1 lemon (60 g)
0.7g
Protein · 1 lemon (60 g)
5.6g
Carbs · 1 lemon (60 g)
0.2g
Fat · 1 lemon (60 g)
Carbs 84%Protein 10%Fat 6%share of calories

Lemon calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 lemon (60 g)17 kcal0.7 g5.6 g0.2 g
100 g29 kcal1.1 g9.3 g0.3 g

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Lemon nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 lemon (60 g)
Calories29 kcal17 kcal
Protein1.1 g0.7 g
Carbohydrates9.3 g5.6 g
Fat0.3 g0.2 g
Fibre2.8 g1.7 g
Sugar2.5 g1.5 g
Sodium2 mg1 mg
Calcium26 mg16 mg
Iron0.6 mg0.4 mg
Potassium138 mg83 mg
Vitamin C53 mg31.8 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Lemon healthy?

  • ●Lemon is very low in calories for its volume at 29 kcal per 100 g. About 84% of its calories come from carbs, 10% from protein and 6% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

Lemon: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Lemon?

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One serving of Lemon, 1 lemon (60 g), has roughly 17 calories, with 0.7 g protein, 5.6 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Lemon?

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100 g of Lemon has 29 kcal, with 1.1 g protein, 9.3 g carbs, 0.3 g fat, 2.8 g fibre and 2.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Lemon?

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Lemon has 1.1 g protein per 100 g (0.7 g in 1 lemon (60 g)). Protein provides about 10% of its calories.

Is Lemon good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 29 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

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