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Lemon — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

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.

Calories29kcal

Protein1.1g

Fat0.3g

Carbohydrates9.3g

Fiber2.8g

Sugar2.5g

Density1.03g/ml

Portion50g

Shelf life21days

Vitamins

A0mg

C53mg

D0mg

E0.15mg

K0mg

B10.04mg

B20.02mg

B30.1mg

B50.19mg

B60.08mg

B90.01mg

B120mg

Minerals

Calcium26mg

Iron0.6mg

Magnesium8mg

Phosphorus16mg

Potassium138mg

Sodium2mg

Zinc0.06mg

Selenium0mg

Culinary profile

sweetness1

acidity10

bitterness4

umami1

aroma9

texturejuicy, segmented

Properties

glycemic index20

glycemic load1

ph2.3

water activity0.99

Diets

✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ keto✓ paleo✓ gluten free✓ mediterranean✓ low carb

Processing states

raw

Fresh, unprocessed ingredient. Store refrigerated.

44.3 kcal4°C120 hrs

boiled

Cooked in boiling water. Softer texture, some nutrient loss to water.

41.84 kcal4°C48 hrs

steamed

Steamed. Minimal nutrient loss, retains natural texture.

43.34 kcal4°C48 hrs

baked

Oven-baked. Moderate water loss, flavour concentration.

47.26 kcal4°C48 hrs

grilled

Grilled over high heat. Fat drips off, smoky flavour.

45.91 kcal4°C24 hrs

fried

Pan-fried or deep-fried in oil. Higher fat and calorie content.

117.98 kcal4°C24 hrs

smoked

Smoked. Extended shelf life, concentrated flavour, lower moisture.

48.64 kcal4°C168 hrs

frozen

Frozen at -18°C. Nutrition virtually unchanged. Thaw before use.

44.3 kcal-18°C2160 hrs

dried

Dried/dehydrated. Highly concentrated nutrients. Rehydrate before cooking.

291.09 kcal20°C8640 hrs

pickled

Pickled in brine or vinegar. Acidic taste, extended shelf life.

49.26 kcal4°C720 hrs

Best pairings

Ginger9.0 / 10

Honey9.0 / 10

Olive oil8.8 / 10

Garlic8.7 / 10

Thyme8.5 / 10

Butter8.5 / 10

Parsley8.5 / 10

Dill8.5 / 10

Sugar8.0 / 10

Vanilla7.7 / 10