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Lemon, fresh

Fresh fruit 24 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Lemon, fresh provides 24 kcal (101 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (55 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh fruit” category (“Fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

Lemon, fresh

The essentials for 100 g

Protein0.8 g 2%
Fat0.6 g 1%
Carbohydrates2.9 g 1%
Dietary fibre2 g 7%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy24 kcal (101 kJ)C1%
Protein0.8 gC2%
Fat0.6 gE1%
of which saturated fat0.1 gE1%
of which polyunsaturated0.3 gEn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates2.9 gA1%
of which sugars2.5 gA3%
Dietary fibre2 gA7%
Water90 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium25 mgA3%
Iron0.5 mgA4%
Magnesium16 mgA4%
Phosphorus18 mgA3%
Potassium150 mgA8%
Sodium4 mgA0%
Zinc0.1 mgA1%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C55 mgA55%
Folate11 µgA6%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein2%
Fat1%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre7%
Vitamin C55%
Potassium8%
Folate6%
Magnesium4%
Iron4%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Gooseberry, raw± 0 g+ 0.4 g− 15 kcal
vs Raspberry, raw− 0.4 g− 0.2 g− 20 kcal
vs Citrus fruits (average), raw± 0 g+ 0.3 g− 16 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Lemon, fresh?
100 g of Lemon, fresh provides 24 kcal, i.e. 101 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Lemon, fresh?
100 g provides 0.8 g of protein, i.e. 2% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Lemon, fresh?
100 g contains 0.6 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Lemon, fresh” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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