How Many Calories in Lemon?
1 lămâie medie (100g) = 29 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 lămâie medie (100g) contains 29 calories.
Best time: Anytime - in water, tea, marinades, or over salads and dishes
Benefits
- ✓Very rich in vitamin C - helps immunity and the absorption of iron from plant foods
- ✓Contains flavonoids and citric acid with antioxidant properties
- ✓Effectively very low in calories consumed - you usually use only the juice or zest, not the whole fruit
- ✓Lemon juice can improve the taste of water, encouraging higher fluid intake
- ✓Citric acid may help perceived digestion when combined with fatty foods
Considerations
- !High acidity can erode tooth enamel with frequent, undiluted consumption - rinse your mouth with water afterward
- !May aggravate gastroesophageal reflux in predisposed individuals
- !The claim that lemon 'alkalizes' the body or 'detoxifies' the liver has no solid scientific support
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends lemon juice as a simple way to add flavor to water without calories, encouraging daily hydration. Add lemon juice over grilled vegetables or salads to boost flavor without adding excess salt or oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
A medium lemon (about 100g, with peel) has 29 calories, with 1.1g protein, 9g carbs, 0.3g fat, and 2.8g fiber. In practice, the whole fruit is rarely eaten - the juice or zest used in a meal brings under 5 calories.
The juice of a medium lemon (about 30-40ml) has 8-11 calories. That's a calorically negligible amount, which is why lemon juice is used freely to add flavor to water, tea, or dishes, without impacting your daily caloric budget.
Lemon water doesn't have a direct 'fat-burning' effect - the real benefit is indirect: the flavor can encourage drinking more water instead of sugary caloric drinks, which helps with an overall caloric deficit. A tablespoon of lemon juice in water adds only 3-4 calories, so it's essentially a calorie-free drink.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.