Calories in 1/2 Cup of Lemon Juice
1/2 cup of lemon juice (122 g) has 27 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 8.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 4% protein, 7% fat and 89% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of lemon juice has 13 and 3/4 cup of lemon juice has 40 calories. Burning 27 calories takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Lemon Juice: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of lemon juice?
1/2 cup of lemon juice weighs about 122 g and has 27 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of lemon juice?
1/2 cup of lemon juice has 0.4 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of lemon juice?
1/2 cup of lemon juice has 8.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0.4 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much lemon juice is 100 calories?
100 calories of lemon juice is 455 g, about 2 cups of lemon juice.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 167747. Original description: Lemon juice, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.