Calories in Lemon
Lemon contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 lemon (60 g) — carries about 17 kcal.
Practically no calorie impact in usual amounts (a slice in tea, juice on a salad).
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 lemon (60 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g | 5.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 1.5 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~4 minutes
~2 minutes
Approximate, for a ~17 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lemon?
Lemon contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 lemon (60 g) — carries about 17 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does lemon have?
Per 100 g: 1.1 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 9 g carbohydrates, of which 2.8 g fibre and 2.5 g sugars.
Is lemon suitable for a diet?
Yes — at 29 kcal per 100 g, lemon is a low-calorie food that fits easily into a weight-loss plan. Practically no calorie impact in usual amounts (a slice in tea, juice on a salad).
How much does one serving of lemon weigh?
The typical serving is 1 lemon (60 g) — about 60 g, which equals ~17 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of lemon?
Roughly 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.