Tag: Lemon juice calories

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, a food item can be labeled "zero calories" if it contains fewer than 5 calories per serving. This nuance is key to understanding why many people mistakenly believe lemon juice has no calories, even though it does contain a small amount.

Did you know a standard 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof vodka contains around 96 calories? The total calorie count for a vodka, lemon, and lime drink, however, depends heavily on the type of mixer used, with soda water keeping it low and sugary mixes increasing it drastically.

According to the USDA, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice contain approximately 7 calories. This remarkably low number is one reason lemon juice is a popular, calorie-friendly flavoring in many diets and wellness trends, such as adding it to water or using it in dressings.

According to the USDA, one raw lemon yields nearly 12 calories, but the amount in a single squeeze is far less. A squeeze of lemon typically contains a negligible amount of calories, offering a potent flavor boost with minimal dietary impact.

Chick-fil-A's diet lemonade is not zero-calorie, with a medium size containing 50 calories. This may be surprising for those who assume 'diet' or 'no-calorie sweetener' means a drink has no calories, but the presence of real lemon juice is the reason for the small calorie count.