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Lemon peel (raw) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density3.2 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 8% · 1.5 g
Carbs 88% · 16 g
Fat 4% · 0.3 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 5.4 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Lemon peel (raw) · per 100 g
Calories47
Total Fat 0.3 g0% DV
Saturated Fat 0 g0% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 6 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 16 g6% DV
Fiber 10.6 g38% DV
Sugars 4.2 g
Protein 1.5 g3% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 134 mg · Iron 0.8 mg · Potassium 160 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 47 |
| 1 tbsp | 6 g | 2.8 |
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 0.9 |
Protein per calorie
Lemon peel (raw) delivers 3.2 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
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FAQ
How many calories are in Lemon peel (raw)?
Lemon peel (raw) has 47 calories per 100 grams, which is about 2.8 calories per 1 tbsp.
How much protein is in Lemon peel (raw)?
Lemon peel (raw) has 1.5 g of protein per 100 grams — 3.2 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Lemon peel (raw) keto-friendly?
Lemon peel (raw) has 5.4 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Lemon peel (raw) vegan?
Lemon peel (raw) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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