Lemon peel, raw
FDC 167749tbsp (6 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 96 · +15 vs Fruits & juices medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Lemon peel, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 96 of 100. Within fruits & juices it ranks 2 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (143% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (38% DV), a good source of calcium (10% DV). Most of its 47 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 11 g | 38% |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 129 mg | 143% |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.36 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.96 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.64 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 0.25 g | |
| Protein | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.9 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0.18 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167749Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fruits & juices median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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