Lemon - Nutritional Value

Nutritional Value

The average lemon contains approximately 3 tablespoons (50 mL) of juice. Lemons left unrefrigerated for long periods of time are susceptible to mold.

Lemon, raw, without peel
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 121 kJ (29 kcal)
Carbohydrates 9.32 g
- Sugars 2.50 g
- Dietary fiber 2.8 g
Fat 0.30 g
Protein 1.10 g
Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.040 mg (3%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.020 mg (2%)
Niacin (vit. B3) 0.100 mg (1%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.190 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.080 mg (6%)
Folate (vit. B9) 11 μg (3%)
Vitamin C 53.0 mg (64%)
Calcium 26 mg (3%)
Iron 0.60 mg (5%)
Magnesium 8 mg (2%)
Phosphorus 16 mg (2%)
Potassium 138 mg (3%)
Zinc 0.06 mg (1%)
Percentages are relative to
US recommendations for adults.

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