Fruits & juices

Lemon juice, raw

FDC 167747cup (244 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 90 · +9 vs Fruits & juices median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Lemon juice, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 90 of 100. Within fruits & juices it ranks 19 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (43% DV). Most of its 22 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0.4 g · 4%Carb 6.9 g · 89%Fat 0.2 g · 7%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories22 kcal1%
Total fat0.24 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate6.9 g3%
Dietary fiber0.3 g1%
Sugars2.5 g
Protein0.35 g1%
Potassium103 mg2%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron0.08 mg0%
Magnesium6 mg1%
Vitamin C39 mg43%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.15 mg1%

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FDC 167747

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C43% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fruits & juices median

Nutrient density90 vs 81 median
Protein / 100 g0.4 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g0.3 vs 2 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 3 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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