Lemon
Good nutritional profile
Raw lemon flesh without the peel.
Lemons are used for their juice and grated peel to add acidity and flavor to food and drinks, and are rarely eaten on their own. Half a lemon, about 30 g of flesh, has under 10 kcal and about 16 mg of vitamin C. Much of the carbohydrate figure is citric acid rather than sugar: only 2.5 g per 100 g is sugar.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.1g | 2.0% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.4% |
| Carbs | 9.3g | 3.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 3.25g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 3.25g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11.2% |
| Water | 89g | 3.6% |
| Calories | 29 | 1.3% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.04 | g | 0.2% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.09 | g | 0.7% |
| Omega-3 | 0.027 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.063 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 53 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 1 | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.04 | mg | 3.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.02 | mg | 1.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.1 | mg | 0.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.08 | mg | 4.7% |
| vitamin B9 | 11 | mcg | 2.8% |
| vitamin C | 53 | mg | 58.9% |
| vitamin E | 0.15 | mg | 1.0% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 26 | mg | 2.6% |
| iron | 0.6 | mg | 3.3% |
| magnesium | 8 | mg | 2.0% |
| phosphorus | 16 | mg | 2.3% |
| potassium | 138 | mg | 5.3% |
| sodium | 2 | mg | 0.1% |
| zinc | 0.06 | mg | 0.5% |
| copper | 0.037 | mg | 4.1% |
| manganese | 0.03 | mg | 1.3% |
| selenium | 0.4 | mcg | 0.7% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 21 | mg | 3.0% | 89% |
| Isoleucine | 29 | mg | 2.1% | 66% |
| Leucine limiting | 27 | mg | 1.0% | 30% |
| Lysine | 55 | mg | 2.6% | 78% |
| Methionine | 35 | mg | 3.3% | 104% |
| Phenylalanine | 55 | mg | 3.1% | 91% |
| Threonine | 18 | mg | 1.7% | 49% |
| Tryptophan | 11 | mg | 3.9% | 114% |
| Valine | 47 | mg | 2.6% | 80% |
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