Fruit

Lemon peel

Fresh fruit 52 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Lemon peel provides 52 kcal (213 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (129 mg) and dietary fibre (10.6 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh fruit” category (“Fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 7 · foods high in vitamin C

The essentials for 100 g

Protein1.5 g 3%

Fat0.3 g 0%

Carbohydrates5.4 g 2%

Dietary fibre10.6 g 35%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	52 kcal (213 kJ)C	3%
Protein	1.5 gE	3%
Fat	0.3 gE	0%
of which saturated fat	0 gE	0%
of which polyunsaturated	0.1 gE	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	5.4 gE	2%
of which sugars	4.2 gE	5%
Dietary fibre	10.6 gE	35%
Water	81.6 gE	n/a
Alcohol	0 gE	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	130 mgE	16%
Iron	0.8 mgE	6%
Magnesium	15 mgE	4%
Phosphorus	12 mgE	2%
Potassium	160 mgE	8%
Sodium	6 mgE	0%
Zinc	0.3 mgE	3%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgE	0%
Vitamin C	129 mgE	129%
Folate	13 µgE	7%

* 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.

Protein3%

Fat0%

Carbohydrates2%

Dietary fibre35%

Vitamin C129%

Calcium16%

Potassium8%

Folate7%

Iron6%

Quick comparison

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

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Currant, red, raw	− 0.1 g	− 0.4 g	+ 2 kcal
vs Quince, fresh	+ 1.1 g	− 0.2 g	+ 5 kcal
vs Elderberry, raw	− 1 g	− 1.4 g	− 11 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Fruit” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Quince, fresh47 kcal

Quince, cooked, drained (without addition of sugar)49 kcal

Currant, red, raw50 kcal

Elderberry, raw63 kcal

Raspberry, raw44 kcal

Rhubarb, raw22 kcal

Berries (average), raw43 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Lemon peel?

100 g of Lemon peel provides 52 kcal, i.e. 213 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Lemon peel?

100 g provides 1.5 g of protein, i.e. 3% of the adult reference value (50 g).

Where does this food rank for vitamin C content?

With 129 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 7th in our vitamin C content ranking, out of 710 foods in the database with a recorded value.

What is the fat content of 100 g of Lemon peel?

100 g contains 0.3 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 peel” 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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