Lemon
100 g raw
29 kcal
Boiled, 100 g
32 kcal
Roasted, 100 g
36 kcal
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 1.1 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
- Carbs
- 9.3 g
- Fiber
- 2.8 g
- Sugar
- 2.5 g
How cooking changes it
Per 100 g of cooked food. Yield is how many grams of cooked food 100 g raw makes: grains absorb water, meat loses it, and some vitamins break down.
| Method | Yield | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 100% | 29 kcal | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Boiled | 90% | 32 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 10.4 g |
| Roasted | 80% | 36 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.4 g | 11.7 g |
What to pair it with
A source of vitamin C
Pair it with buckwheat, legumes or greens — vitamin C boosts plant iron absorption.
Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 71% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate) | 11 mcg | 3% |
| Choline | 5.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4 mcg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 2% |
How much do you need?
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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Lemons, raw, without peel”.