Calories in Lemon peel, raw
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Lemon peel, raw contains 47 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (6 g) provides about 3 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 4% from fat (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 143% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 10% of the Daily Value for calcium and 10% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.039 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 10.6 g | 38% |
| Total sugars I | 4.2 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 129 mg | 143% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 8.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 134 mg | 10% |
| Iron ? | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 160 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.092 mg | 10% |
| Selenium I | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein1.5 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber10.6 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.3 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.039 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.089 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.063 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 18 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 45 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 35 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 81.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 197 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 50 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberries, raw Raw | 52 | 1.2 g | 11.9 g | 0.65 g |
| Orange peel, raw Raw | 97 | 1.5 g | 25 g | 0.2 g |
| Elderberries, raw Raw | 73 | 0.66 g | 18.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Feijoa, raw Raw | 61 | 0.71 g | 15.2 g | 0.42 g |
| Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw Raw | 97 | 2.2 g | 23.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Passion fruit, raw Raw | 97 | 2.2 g | 23.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Kumquats, raw Raw | 71 | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.86 g |
| Blackberries, raw Raw | 43 | 1.4 g | 9.6 g | 0.49 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lemon peel?
100 g of raw lemon peel has 47 kcal. 1 tbsp (6 g): about 3 kcal. 1 tsp (2 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lemon peel?
Raw lemon peel contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.09 g in 1 tbsp (6 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw lemon peel?
Raw lemon peel has 16 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.6 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lemon peel?
Raw lemon peel contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.039 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lemon peel contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (143% DV), calcium (10% DV), copper (10% DV) and Vitamin B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lemon peel?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 167749. 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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