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Refreshing, carbonated, lemon-flavored drink
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Lemon soda (250 g) has 95 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Lemon soda is a sparkling lemon-flavoured soft drink, usually made with carbonated water, lemon juice or flavouring, and sugar. It is sold ready to drink, though a similar version can be mixed at home with sparkling water and lemon.
Serve it well chilled, often over ice with a lemon slice. It is enjoyed in many places as a casual refreshment, alongside snacks or a meal; its fine fizz balances a sweet-tart citrus taste. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, with no protein or fat. For a less sweet option, add lemon to plain sparkling water and leave out the sugar.
Selected: 100 g
38
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.5g
· 3% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.5mg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
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.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 38 calories in 100 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.
NOVA 3
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
No. Lemon soda is a carbonated lemon-flavoured drink, while lemonade is usually made with lemon juice, water and sweetener and may not be fizzy. Some recipes combine the two, but the names do not always mean the same drink.
Mix lemon juice with a little sugar syrup, then add chilled sparkling water just before serving. Adding the fizzy water last helps preserve the bubbles; adjust the lemon and sweetness to your taste.
Usually, no. Standard lemon soda is caffeine-free, but energy-style or specially formulated versions may contain caffeine. Check the ingredients if the product is marketed as an energy drink or lists added caffeine.
Not always. Some lemon sodas contain lemon juice, while others get their flavour mainly from lemon flavouring or concentrate. Recipes vary by brand, so the ingredients list is the best way to tell what a particular drink contains.
Yes, lemon soda contributes fluid, but a sugary version is not the best everyday way to hydrate. Water is a better regular choice, especially when you are thirsty or exercising.
No, lemon soda is not a remedy for an upset stomach. Its bubbles can increase burping or bloating, and its acidity may aggravate heartburn in some people.
It can contribute to weight gain if drinking it regularly adds more energy than your body uses. Sweetened lemon soda is easy to drink quickly, so choosing water or an unsweetened drink more often can reduce added sugar.
Frequent sipping can harm tooth enamel because lemon soda is acidic, and its sugar can raise the risk of cavities. Having it with a meal rather than sipping it over a long period limits repeated exposure.
Usually, yes; standard lemon soda does not contain caffeine, so it is not typically stimulating. Its sugar or carbonation may still bother you or disrupt sleep if it causes discomfort, especially close to bedtime.
Lemon soda stays fizzy longer when you recap it tightly and keep it chilled. Once opened, it gradually loses carbonation, so drink it soon for the best taste and bubbles.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.