Is Lemon Keto?

Citrus
Lemon sticker illustration
KETO VERDICTYES

The portion matters when using lemon in a recipe. This entry describes raw lemon flesh without peel. The published reference is 6.5g net carbs per 100 g.

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YOUR PORTION

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Per 100 g (raw). USDA FoodData Central.

How this is calculated

total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.

Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.

6.5gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
9.3g
Fiber
2.8g
Protein
1.1g
Fat
0.3g
Calories
29
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The portion matters when using lemon in a recipe. This entry describes raw lemon flesh without peel. The published reference is 6.5g net carbs per 100 g.

  • Net carbs (100 g)6.5g
  • Protein (100 g)1.1g
  • Fat (100 g)0.3g
  • Keto verdictKeto-friendly

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (raw)

Net Carbs
6.5g
Total Carbs
9.3g
Fiber
2.8g
Protein
1.1g
Fat
0.3g
Calories
29

Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record

Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ

Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber

Generic reference: Lemons, raw, without peel. September 2026 arithmetic review used the existing USDA snapshot accessed 2026-07-09; it was not a fresh branded-product label check.

Nutrition record reviewed 2026-09-05. Maintained by KetoLens Team.

WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY

  • Use a juice-specific reference when calculating a recipe that only uses squeezed juice.

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

FISH TOPPING

Finish grilled Salmon or shrimp with lemon juice and zest for clean, bright flavor.

LEMON ZEST

Stir zest into sauces or dressings for intense lemon aroma with nearly no carbs.