Calories in Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed
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Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed contains 22 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drop (0.1 g) provides about 0 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in mustard and other condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 64 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.24 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.04 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 0.35 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 38.7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.091 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 5.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.08 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 103 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.016 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.35 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 1 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 0.65 g)
- Sugars2.5 gbelow the median for mustard and other condiments (median 3.2 g)
- Fat0.24 gbelow the median for mustard and other condiments (median 0.39 g)
- Saturated fat0.04 gbelow the median for mustard and other condiments (median 0.076 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 444 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.021 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 15 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 92.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Lemon juice
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon juice, raw Raw | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, NS as to form | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, canned or bottled Canned | 17 | 0.45 g | 5.6 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime juice, 100%, NS as to form | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Salt, table | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Pimiento | 28 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.37 g |
| Vinegar, cider | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Hot pepper sauce | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 g |
| Buffalo sauce | 11 | 1.2 g | 0.75 g | 0.71 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lemon juice?
100 g of lemon juice has 22 kcal. 1 drop (0.1 g): about 0 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (0.85 g): about 0 kcal. Juice of 1 wedge or slice (6 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in lemon juice?
Lemon juice contains 0.35 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 drop (0.1 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mustard and other condiments, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in lemon juice?
Lemon juice has 6.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lemon juice?
Lemon juice contains 0.24 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.04 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does lemon juice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (43% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lemon juice?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lemon juice have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed has 22 kcal, while lemon juice, raw has 22 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709181. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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