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1. Lemon Facts
2. Types of Lemon
3. Nutritional Value of Lemon
4. Health Benefits of Lemon

Lemon Facts

History and Origin

Types of Lemon

Types of Lemons grown and sold in Australia

Lemon Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Lemon ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Lemons, raw, without peel

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, sections = 212 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	29	1.4%
Protein	g	1.10	2.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.30	0.3%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	9.32	3.3%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.8	10%
Sugars, total	g	2.50
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	26	2%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.60	3.3%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	8	2%
Phosphorus, P	mg	16	1.2%
Potassium, K	mg	138	2.9%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.06	0.5%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.037	4.1%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.030	1.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.4	0.7%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	53.0	58.8%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.040	3.3%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.020	1.5%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.100	0.6%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.190	3.8%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.080	4.7%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	11	2.7%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	1	0.1%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.15	1%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.039	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.011
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.089
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	3
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	1
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	20
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	11

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lemon Nutritional Value

Lemon Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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