Calories in Lemon juice, raw
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Lemon juice, raw contains 22 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 54 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 fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.24 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.04 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars M | 2.5 g | |
| Protein M | 0.35 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 38.7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.091 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 5.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.08 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium M | 103 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper M | 0.016 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.012 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium I | 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 fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars2.5 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.24 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.04 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.43 g |
| Glucose M | 0.99 g |
| Fructose M | 1.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.009 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 15 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 4 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 92.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.21 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 91 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 6 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 100%, NS as to form | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter squash, raw Raw | 26 | 1 g | 6.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Lime juice, raw Raw | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Acerola juice, raw Raw | 23 | 0.4 g | 4.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw Raw | 19 | 0.53 g | 4.2 g | 0.07 g |
| Watermelon, raw Raw | 30 | 0.61 g | 7.6 g | 0.15 g |
| Strawberries, raw Raw | 32 | 0.67 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Oheloberries, raw Raw | 28 | 0.38 g | 6.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Rose-apples, raw Raw | 25 | 0.6 g | 5.7 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lemon juice?
100 g of raw lemon juice has 22 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 54 kcal. 1 wedge yields (5.9 g): about 1 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.5 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lemon juice?
Raw lemon juice contains 0.35 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.85 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw lemon juice?
Raw 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 raw lemon juice?
Raw 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 raw 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 raw lemon juice?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lemon juice have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, lemon juice, raw has 22 kcal, while lemon juice, 100%, canned or bottled has 17 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 167747. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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