Lemon zest: calories and nutrition facts
Lemon zest has 0 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 teaspoon (5 g), has 0 kcal.
- Calories
- 0 kcal
- Protein
- 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5.4 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
Per 100 g
Lemon zest: how many calories?
Lemon zest has 0 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g protein, 5.4 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 teaspoon) has 0 kcal. That is less than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein20%
- Carbohydrates71%
- Fat9%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 0 kcal
- Protein
- 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.3 g
- Fat
- 0 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g | 0.3 g |
| of which sugars | 4.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 10.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 81.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 129 mg | 6.5 mg |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 7 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 8 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 1 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(0 kcal) | 0% |
| Fat(0.3 g) | 0% |
| of which saturated fat(0 g) | 0% |
| Carbohydrates(5.4 g) | 2% |
| of which sugars(4.2 g) | 5% |
| Protein(1.5 g) | 3% |
| Salt(0.02 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Low energy (40 kcal or less)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Lemon zest: frequently asked questions
Lemon zest: how many calories per serving?
A 5 g serving (1 teaspoon) has 0 kcal.
Lemon zest: how much protein?
Lemon zest contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g, 3% of the 50 g reference intake.
Lemon zest: how much fibre?
Lemon zest provides 10.6 g of fibre per 100 g, 42% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
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