Lemon, Whole

About This Food

What could be more sunny than a slice of fresh lemon?

These tangy-tart fruits are cultivated in tropical and temperate climates around the world, lending zest to a myriad of global dishes.

In addition to providing vitamin C, these low glycemic fruits also contain cholesterol-lowering terpenes, plus liminoids and limonene and may help to alkalize the body.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,225

Choose lemons with smooth, brightly colored yellow skin. Lemons should be firm, plump and heavy for their size. Refrigerate lemons in a plastic bag for 2 to 3 weeks.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tbsp(s)lemon juice

Calories: 1

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.35 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.33 g
Sugars
0.1 g
Fiber
0.02 g
Protein
0.02 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
0.8 IU
0%
Vitamin C
1.84 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.01 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
0.52 mcg
0%
Niacin
0 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0 mg
0%
Thiamin
0 mg
0%
Choline
0.2 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
0.28 mg
0%
Copper
0 mg
0%
Iron
0 mg
0%
Magnesium
0.24 mg
0%
Manganese
0 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0.24 mg
0%
Potassium
4.96 mg
0%
Selenium
0 mcg
0%
Sodium
0.04 mg
0%
Zinc
0 mg
0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0.12 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0.68 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0.36 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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