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How many calories in
lemon?

Lemon is 29 calories per 100g, mostly natural sugars. One of the lower-calorie fruits — a forgiving choice in tight macro budgets.

29
kcal · 100g
1.1g
Protein
9g
Carbs
0.3g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical lemon serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
25 kcal
0.9g
4 oz (113g)
33 kcal
1.3g
1 cup (~150g)
44 kcal
1.7g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in lemon?

Lemon has approximately 29 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 25 calories.

How much protein is in lemon?

1.1g of protein per 100g. That puts lemon at roughly 3.8g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other fruits sources.

How do I log lemon accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is lemon good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Lemon is naturally low-calorie at 29 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.