Lemon
Fruit
Grown around Mersin, where the climate is mild, and distributed from there across the country, the lemon is the smallest fruit of the citrus family. Very rich in vitamin C, it is indispensable on the table and in drinks for its sourness and unique scent.
In Türkiye lemon is used in almost everything: its zest or juice goes into linden tea, leek dishes, cakes and much more.
Nutritional Values
| Water | 88.98 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.32 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Total sugars | 2.5 g |
| Calcium | 26 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg |
| Potassium | 138 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 11 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1 µg |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 22 IU |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g |
