Lemonade, homemade
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Homemade lemonade is a drink made with lemon juice, water and sugar. The figures here describe a recipe version, so the composition may vary with the ingredients used. Per 100g, it provides 268 kJ of energy, 17g of carbohydrate, all of which is sugar, and 4mg of vitamin C. Fat and protein are present only in trace amounts.
Sugar provides most of the energy in this drink, which is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. Sugary drinks can contribute to tooth decay. Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Full nutritional figures are given in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 63 kcal |
Energy | 268 kJ |
Fat | Trace |
of which saturates | Trace |
Carbohydrate | 17g |
of which sugars | 17g |
0.1g | |
Trace | |
Salt | 0g |
Water | 83g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0µg | |
Trace | |
4mg | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
0.01mg | |
0µg | |
1µg | |
4mg | |
0.5mg | |
1mg | |
1mg | |
10mg | |
Sodium | 1mg |
Trace | |
0.02mg | |
Trace |
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Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
22 kcal | Trace | 0g | 0g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.