Lemon.

Lemon — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

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Lemon is a citrus fruit celebrated for its bright acidity and high vitamin C content. The juice and zest add freshness to both sweet and savoury dishes and help balance flavours.

✓ Gluten-free✓ Keto✓ Low-carb✓ Mediterranean✓ Paleo✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian

Processing States

Minerals per 100g

Calcium26 mg

Iron0.6 mg

Magnesium8 mg

Phosphorus16 mg

Potassium138 mg

Sodium2 mg

Zinc0.1 mg

Vitamins per 100g

Vitamin A0 µg

Vitamin C53 mg

Vitamin D0 µg

Vitamin E0.2 mg

Vitamin K0 µg

Vitamin B10 mg

Vitamin B20 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.1 mg

Vitamin B60.1 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg

Vitamin B120 µg

Culinary Profile

Sweetness

Acidity

Bitterness

Umami

Aroma

Texturejuicy, segmented

Food Properties

Glycemic Index20

Glycemic Load1

pH2.3

Water Activity1

Health Profile

AcidORAC: 1225

Bioactive compounds

vitamin Chesperidind-limonenecitric aciddiosmin

Health effects

✓antioxidant
✓immune support
✓enhances iron absorption
✓prevents kidney stones

Contraindications

⚠acid reflux
⚠tooth enamel erosion
⚠stomach ulcers

Absorption notes

High vitamin C and citric acid significantly enhance the absorption of non-heme iron from plant-based foods.

Sugar Profile

Glucose1.4 g

Fructose1.4 g

Sucrose0.2 g

Lactose0 g

Maltose0 g

Total sugars2.5 g

Added sugars0 g

Sweetness perception1 /10

Sugar alcohols0 g

Processing Effects

Vitamin retention70 %

Mineral leaching riskLow

Best cooking methodraw

Processing notes

Heat destroys vitamin C and volatile aromatic oils. Best added at the end of cooking to preserve fresh flavor and acidity.

Culinary Behavior

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+Adds acidityFlavorflavorRaw— acidity increase100%

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+denatures proteinsChemistryphysicsAcid— protein denaturation80%

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-prevents browningChemistryphysicsAcid— oxidation90%

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brightens flavorFlavorflavorRaw— flavor balance90%

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+pairs with seafoodPairingflavor— complements100%♥ 100%→ fish, shrimp, scallops, salmon

Kitchen Measures

1 Cup

243.7 g1 cup to grams

1 Tablespoon

15.2 gtablespoon to grams

1 Teaspoon

5.1 gteaspoon to grams

Density1 g/ml

Used in Cooking

How many grams in 1 cup of Lemon?Lemon — calories per 100g Lemon — tablespoon to grams Convert Lemon: grams, cups, oz

Season

all year

Best Pairings

Ginger

Honey

Olive oil

Garlic

Thyme

Butter

Parsley

Dill

Sugar

Vanilla

Quick conversions

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