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Lemon — RawS
Fruits · #4 of 40

Lemon

Raw · Citrus

61/100S tier
Calories29
Protein1.1g
Fiber2.8g
Sodium2mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 61 out of 100, #4 of 40 fruits. Low energy density carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (15/100).

The short version: Nobody eats 100g of lemon — but the vitamin C per squeeze is real.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 2mg0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Protein 1.1g2%
Vitamin C 53mg59%
Potassium 138mg3%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 61

Low energy density ×15100
Clean label ×2099
Fiber ×2580
Micronutrients ×4015

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#4 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Lemon healthy?

It grades S — 61 out of 100, #4 of 40 fruits in our system. Nobody eats 100g of lemon — but the vitamin C per squeeze is real.

How many calories are in Lemon?

29 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Lemon calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.