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Popular sweet-tart shot with vitamin C from lemon
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Honey lemon shot (30 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 119 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 5.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 30 g
36
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 20 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 21 g | 25 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 42 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 107 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 119 kcal |
Calculated from 119 calories per 100 g.
Mix fresh lemon juice with honey to make a honey lemon shot. Add a little warm water if you want it thinner and easier to drink; avoid boiling water, which can dull the fresh lemon aroma.
A honey lemon shot may briefly soothe an irritated throat because honey coats it, but it does not treat the cause of a sore throat. Lemon’s acidity can bother some throats, so reduce the lemon or skip the shot if it stings.
No, a honey lemon shot does not cure a cold or eliminate the virus. Honey may temporarily ease throat irritation, while lemon adds a tart flavor and vitamin C, but the drink is not a proven way to shorten a cold.
Yes, fresh grated ginger works well in a honey lemon shot and gives it a sharper, warming flavor. Start with a small amount, then strain the drink if you do not want ginger fibers in the shot.
There is no required time to drink a honey lemon shot; have it whenever it suits you. It can fit with breakfast or a snack, but drinking an acidic, sweet mixture repeatedly near bedtime is not ideal for teeth.
Yes, you can drink a honey lemon shot on an empty stomach, but doing so has no established special benefit. If the lemon irritates your stomach, have it with food or dilute it with more water.
A freshly made honey lemon shot tastes best right away. If you prepare it ahead, keep it covered in the refrigerator and use it soon; the lemon flavor can fade and the taste may change as it sits.
You can have a honey lemon shot daily, but honey contributes added sugar and lemon is acidic. Keep the serving small, avoid sipping it over a long period, and rinse your mouth with water afterward to limit prolonged acid exposure to teeth.
No, a honey lemon shot is a small, relatively concentrated mix of honey and lemon juice, while honey lemon water is diluted with more water. The shot tastes stronger and sweeter; the water is milder to sip.
No, babies younger than 12 months must not have a honey lemon shot because honey can cause infant botulism. For older children, the lemon may taste very sour, so dilute the mixture and offer only a small amount.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5.4mg · 6% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
1.8µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
2.4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 36 calories in 1 piece (small) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Honey lemon shot is a small drink made by mixing lemon juice with honey. It is a simple contemporary preparation rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition. The lemon brings a sharp, fresh acidity, while honey rounds it out with sweetness; depending on the proportions, the drink can be quite concentrated.
It is usually taken in a small serving, on its own or diluted with a little water, and can fit into breakfast or a daytime routine. Lemon contributes vitamin C, while most of the drink’s carbohydrate comes from honey; it provides very little protein or fat. If you prefer a less sweet shot, use less honey or add water to soften the flavour.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.