Fruit

Lemon: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 29 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 6.5 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 84 g) provides about 24 kcal.

Amount
Energy

24 kcal

102 kJ · 1% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.9 g · 11%
Carbohydrates5.5 g · 67%
Fat0.3 g · 7%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 84 g
Energy121 kJ / 29 kcal102 kJ / 24 kcal
Fat0.3 g0.3 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate6.5 g5.5 g
of which sugars2.5 g2.1 g
Fibre2.8 g2.4 g
Protein1.1 g0.9 g
Salt0.01 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a lemon?

29 kcal (121 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (84 g) provides about 24 kcal.

How many carbs are in a lemon?

6.5 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.5 g sugars, plus 2.8 g fibre. 1 piece (84 g) has about 5.5 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Lemons, raw, without peel”, FDC ID 167746. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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