Saturday, September 8, 2012

Lemon, raw, without peel : nutrition Facts

Lemon, raw, without peel
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy121 kJ (29 kcal)
Carbohydrates9.32 g
Sugars2.50 g
Dietary fiber2.8 g
Fat0.30 g
Protein1.10 g
Thiamine (vit. B1)0.040 mg (3%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)0.020 mg (2%)
Niacin (vit. B3)0.100 mg (1%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.190 mg (4%)
Vitamin B60.080 mg (6%)
Folate (vit. B9)11 μg (3%)
Vitamin C53.0 mg (64%)
Calcium26 mg (3%)
Iron0.60 mg (5%)
Magnesium8 mg (2%)
Phosphorus16 mg (2%)
Potassium138 mg (3%)
Zinc0.06 mg (1%)
Percentages are relative to
US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database

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1 comment:

Physical Therapist Waldwick said...

I found much great info about vitamin C and cardiovascular disease. We can prevent heart disease through the vitamin C. I will take it 3,000mg per day. Excellent article!