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Lemon juice

Fruit juices 28 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Lemon juice provides 28 kcal (122 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (39 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fruit juices” category (“Fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

Lemon juice

The essentials for 100 g

Protein0.4 g 1%
Fat0.2 g 0%
Carbohydrates2.5 g 1%
Dietary fibre0.3 g 1%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy28 kcal (122 kJ)C1%
Protein0.4 gA1%
Fat0.2 gA0%
of which saturated fat0 gA0%
of which polyunsaturated0 gAn/a
of which omega-3n/an/a
Carbohydrates2.5 gE1%
of which sugars2.5 gA3%
Dietary fibre0.3 gA1%
Water92.3 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium6 mgA1%
Iron0.1 mgA1%
Magnesium6 mgA2%
Phosphorus8 mgA1%
Potassium100 mgA5%
Sodium1 mgA0%
Zinc0.1 mgA1%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C39 mgA39%
Folate20 µgA10%

* 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.

Protein1%
Fat0%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre1%
Vitamin C39%
Folate10%
Potassium5%
Magnesium2%
Phosphorus1%

Quick comparison

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

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Apple juice+ 0.2 g+ 0.1 g− 20 kcal
vs Pear juice± 0 g± 0 g− 22 kcal
vs Pineapple juice± 0 g+ 0.1 g− 23 kcal
vs Orange juice− 0.2 g+ 0.1 g− 14 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Lemon juice?
100 g of Lemon juice provides 28 kcal, i.e. 122 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Lemon juice?
100 g provides 0.4 g of protein, i.e. 1% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Lemon juice?
100 g contains 0.2 g of fat, of which 0 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 juice” 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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