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Lemon peel Nutrition Facts

Limon, balat
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Calories 82kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.04 g/ 20g (0.2%)
free
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.1 g
Total Carbohydrates
18.6 g/ 348g (5%)
Dietary Fiber
11.9 g/ 20g (59%)
high
Sugar
4.7 g/ 63g (7%)
Protein
1.1 g/ 71g (1%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%)
Vitamin B2
0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%)
Vitamin B3
0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%)

Minerals

Calcium
128 mg/ 750mg (17%)
source
Iron
0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%)
Phosphorus
16 mg/ 700mg (2%)
Sodium
7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Lemon peel (the outer yellow part of the lemon). It’s usually used as flavoring—like zest—or as an ingredient in drinks and dishes.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Lemon peel is rich in dietary fiber (about 11.9 g per 100 g), which helps support regular digestion and can help you feel fuller. It also has some carbohydrates and sugar, but the amount you typically eat as zest is usually small, so it mainly adds flavor. The peel also has a little sodium (about 7 mg) and minimal fat (about 0.3 g). If you’re using a lot of peel, keep an eye on portion size because calories can add up (about 82 kcal per 100 g).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use it as zest or finely grated peel to add strong citrus flavor without needing extra sugar.
  • For daily eating (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), treat lemon peel as a flavor booster—add a small amount to water, tea, oatmeal, or yogurt.
  • If you’re watching sodium or sugar, avoid pairing it with sweet syrups; choose unsweetened drinks when possible.
  • Wash the lemon well (or use food-safe cleaned lemons) since peel is where residues may be.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang (with lemon or citrus zest), Lemon juice drinks, Citrus-marinated grilled fish, Ginataang/ulam dishes with citrus flavoring, Fruit-infused water (lemon and other fruits)
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