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Lemon juice
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 22 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.6 g 2%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.3 g 1%
- Sugars 2.5 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 38.7 mg 43%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.15 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.09 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.13 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 20 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 0.08 mg 0%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 8 mg 1%
- Potassium 103 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.05 mg 0%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
- Iodine 0.21 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 22 | 0.4 g | 6.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup | 244 g | 54 | 0.9 g | 16 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 30.5 g | 7 | 0.1 g | 2 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × lemon yields | 48 g | 11 | 0.2 g | 3.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × wedge yields | 5.9 g | 1 | 0 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 488 g | 107 | 1.7 g | 32 g | 1.2 g |
| ½ × cup | 122 g | 27 | 0.4 g | 8.1 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 732 g | 161 | 2.6 g | 48 g | 1.8 g |
| 4 × cup | 976 g | 215 | 3.4 g | 64 g | 2.3 g |
Similar foods
- Lemon juice from concentratebottled, real lemon17 kcal / 100 g
- Lemon juice concentratecanned32 kcal / 100 g
- Lime juiceraw25 kcal / 100 g
- Orange juiceraw45 kcal / 100 g
- Lemonraw, without peel29 kcal / 100 g
- Lemonadejuice42 kcal / 100 g
- Limeraw30 kcal / 100 g
- Lemon peelraw47 kcal / 100 g
- Lemonade juicewithout sugar added3 kcal / 100 g
- Acerola juiceraw23 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lemon juice
How much juice does one lemon make?
A medium lemon yields about 48 g of juice, roughly 3 tablespoons. Roll it firmly on the worktop before cutting to help release more.
How do you get the most juice from a lemon?
Bring it to room temperature, roll it under your palm, then halve it across the middle and squeeze. If it is cold, a short spell in warm water can help.
Can you cook lemon juice, or should you add it at the end?
You can cook it into sauces and marinades, but prolonged boiling dulls its fresh flavour. For a brighter taste, stir it into a dish near the end of cooking.
How should you store fresh lemon juice?
Keep it in a clean, sealed container in the fridge and use it within a few days for the best flavour. Freeze leftover juice in an ice-cube tray for longer storage.
What can you use instead of lemon juice?
Lime juice is the closest swap, though its flavour is more aromatic and slightly different. Use the same amount in dressings, marinades and drinks, then taste before adding more.
Is lemon juice more acidic than lime juice?
Both are sharply acidic; lime juice has a slightly different, often more rounded flavour. In cooking, they can usually replace one another in equal amounts.
Does bottled lemon juice taste the same as fresh?
No: fresh juice has a brighter, more fragrant flavour, while bottled juice can taste flatter or more processed. Freshly squeezed juice is especially noticeable in dressings and drinks.
Is lemon juice a source of vitamin C?
Yes. A 30 g serving provides 11.6 mg of vitamin C.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167747 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
