A sour citrus fruit commonly used for its juice and zest. Whether your goal is keto, weight loss, or bodybuilding, here is the full nutritional breakdown you need to hit your macronutrient goals.
💡 Serving Size Guide
A standard serving of 1 medium weighs approximately 58g.
That means one serving contains 17 calories,
0.6g of protein,
and 5.4g of carbs.
29Calories per 100g
1.1gProtein
9.3gCarbs
0.3gFat
Calories in any amount of Lemon
Weigh your portion and type it in. Values scale from the 100g figures above.
17 kcal ·
0.6g protein ·
5.4g carbs ·
0.2g fat
Lemon calories and macros by amount
Amount
Calories
Protein
Carbs
Fat
1 oz
8 kcal
0.3g
2.6g
0.1g
50 g
15 kcal
0.6g
4.7g
0.2g
100 g
29 kcal
1.1g
9.3g
0.3g
1 serving: 1 medium (58 g)
17 kcal
0.6g
5.4g
0.2g
150 g
44 kcal
1.7g
14g
0.5g
200 g
58 kcal
2.2g
18.6g
0.6g
250 g
73 kcal
2.8g
23.3g
0.8g
300 g
87 kcal
3.3g
27.9g
0.9g
500 g
145 kcal
5.5g
46.5g
1.5g
1 lb
132 kcal
5g
42.2g
1.4g
Lemon Micronutrients (100g)
Dietary Fiber2.8 g
Total Sugars2.5 g
Net Carbs (Total Carbs - Fiber)6.5 g
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lemon good for weight loss?
With 29 calories per 100g, Lemon can absolutely be part of a healthy diet.
Because it contains 2.8g of dietary fiber and 1.1g of protein, it helps regulate
satiety. Weight loss ultimately depends on your overall daily caloric deficit (TDEE).
Can I eat Lemon on a Keto Diet?
The ketogenic diet requires you to monitor your Net Carbs. A 100g serving of Lemon has
6.5g of net carbs (9.3g total minus 2.8g fiber).
This makes it highly compatible with low-carb and keto diets.
Does Lemon have high protein?
Providing 1.1g of protein per 100g, Lemon is lower in protein. You may want to pair it with higher-protein foods to hit your macro targets.
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