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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