Lemons

Known for adding flavor, freshness, and acidity to drinks and foods, lemons are the most commonly used citrus fruits. Lemons are also used for garnish and flavoring desserts. They can be juiced, cut into wedges, or grated to make lemon zest. This versatile fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C. They are naturally low in calories and carbohydrates and available all year long. Lemons are a perfect fruit to keep on hand for salad dressings, seafood recipes, flavoring water, and more. Lemon Nutrition Facts The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for one lemon (without rind) measuring approximately 2 1/8" in diameter (58g).1 Calories: 17 Fat: 0.2g Sodium: 1mg Carbohydrates: 5.4g Fiber: 1.6g Sugars: 1.5g Protein: 0.6g Carbs One whole lemon contains 17 calories and just over 5 grams of carbohydrate. The carbs are primarily fiber (1.6 grams) and sugar (1.5 grams). Note that the juice of a whole lemon provides only 0.14 grams of fiber, according to USDA d