Calories in Lemon, raw, without peel
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Lemon, raw, without peel contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fruit, 2-1/8" dia (58 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 6% 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 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 29 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 ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 53 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 5.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium ? | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 138 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper ? | 0.037 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein1.1 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars2.5 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)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89 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 M | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 11 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 20 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 89 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 121 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 22 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon, raw Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Cranberries, raw Raw | 46 | 0.46 g | 12 g | 0.13 g |
| Strawberries, raw Raw | 32 | 0.67 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Limes, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Lime, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carambola, (starfruit), raw Raw | 31 | 1 g | 6.7 g | 0.33 g |
| Starfruit, raw Raw | 31 | 1 g | 6.7 g | 0.33 g |
| Prickly pears, raw Raw | 41 | 0.73 g | 9.6 g | 0.51 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lemon?
100 g of raw lemon has 29 kcal. 1 fruit, 2-1/8" dia (58 g): about 17 kcal. 1 wedge or slice, 1/8 of one 2-1/8" dia lemon (7 g): about 2 kcal. 1 NLEA serving (58 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lemon?
Raw lemon contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.64 g in 1 fruit, 2-1/8" dia (58 g). About 10% 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?
Raw lemon has 9.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lemon?
Raw lemon 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 contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (59% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lemon?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 167746. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Lemons, raw, without peel". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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