Calories in 3 Oz of Lemon Peel

3 oz of lemon peel (85 g) has 40 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.3 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 14 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 4% fat and 88% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of lemon peel has 27 and 4 oz of lemon peel has 53 calories. Burning 40 calories takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Lemon Peel Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

40cal

in 3 oz of lemon peel (85 g)

Protein1.3 g8% of calories

Fat0.3 g4% of calories

Carbs14 g88% of calories

2% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Lemon Peel calories by serving size

Common amounts of lemon peel with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	2 g	1	0 g	0 g	0.3 g
5g	5 g	2	0.1 g	0 g	0.8 g
1 tbsp	6 g	3	0.1 g	0 g	1 g
1 oz	28 g	13	0.4 g	0.1 g	4.5 g
3 oz	85 g	40	1.3 g	0.3 g	14 g
100g	100 g	47	1.5 g	0.3 g	16 g
4 oz	113 g	53	1.7 g	0.3 g	18 g

Lemon Peel vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other fruits.

Apple61

Lemon Peel47

Lemons Without Peel29

Lemon Peel: common questions

How many calories are in 3 oz of lemon peel?

3 oz of lemon peel weighs about 85 g and has 40 calories.

How much protein is in 3 oz of lemon peel?

3 oz of lemon peel has 1.3 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 oz of lemon peel?

3 oz of lemon peel has 14 g of carbohydrates, including 9 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.

How much lemon peel is 100 calories?

100 calories of lemon peel is 213 g, about 35 tbsp of lemon peel.

More about lemon peel

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 167749. Original description: Lemon peel, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.