Fruits / Citrus Fruits
Lemon peel
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 82kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 18.6 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 128 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Phosphorus | 16 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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