What does 100 calories of lemon look like?

100 calories =6 lemons345 g Β· 12.2 oz
Very low calorie density0.29 kcal/g
Each πŸ‹ = one lemon (~58.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Lemon has 29 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 6 lemons (345 g). That's more food per calorie than most fruit on this site (average 172 g). You also get 9.7 g of fiber, which helps you stay full. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.

Lemon: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesLemons
50 kcal172 g6.1 oz3
100 kcal345 g12.2 oz6
200 kcal690 g24.3 oz12
300 kcal1034 g36.5 oz18
500 kcal1724 g60.8 oz30

What's in 100 calories of lemon

3.8 gprotein
32.1 gcarbs
1.0 gfat
9.7 gfiber

Protein 10% Carbs 84% Fat 6% of calories

Compare with other fruit

Food100 kcal isGrams
πŸ‹ Lemon6 lemons345 g
πŸ‰ Watermelon2ΒΌ cups (diced)333 g
πŸ‹ Lime5 limes333 g
πŸ“ Strawberries26 medium strawberries312 g
🍈 Cantaloupe1¾ cups (cubed)294 g
🍈 Honeydew melon1β…” cups (diced)278 g
πŸ‘ Peaches1ΒΎ medium peaches256 g
🍊 Grapefruit2 grapefruit halves238 g
🍎 Applesauce (unsweetened)1 cup238 g
🫐 Blackberries233 g233 g
πŸ₯­ Papaya1β…” cups (pieces)233 g
πŸ‘ Nectarine1β…” medium nectarines227 g
πŸ‘ Plum3ΒΌ plums217 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of lemon?

100 calories of lemon is about 345 g (12.2 oz), or roughly 6 lemons.

How many calories are in 100 g of lemon?

29 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is lemon good for weight loss?

Very low calorie density (0.29 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 3.8 g of protein and 9.7 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one lemon?

About 17 calories.

How many lemons is 200 calories?

About 12 (690 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Lemons, raw, without peel" (FDC ID 167746). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 Γ· calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 fruit (2-1/8" dia) = 58.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.