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Low-calorie lemon-flavored beverage
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Light lemonade (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 9.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 330 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 40 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
Sometimes. “Light” usually means the drink has fewer calories or less sugar than regular lemonade, not that it is sugar-free. Some versions use a non-sugar sweetener, while others retain a small amount of sugar.
Light lemonade generally has fewer calories or less sugar than the regular version, while diet lemonade is usually made with little or no sugar. The terms are not used identically by every brand, so the recipes can overlap.
No, ordinary light lemonade is caffeine-free. It is typically made with lemon flavor, water, and sweetener or sugar; a lemonade mixed with tea or an energy-drink ingredient would be a different product.
Usually not. Light lemonade is commonly a still drink, although some bottled varieties are fizzy. If you want bubbles in a still version, mix it with sparkling water just before serving.
Keep opened light lemonade tightly closed in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Homemade lemonade also needs refrigeration; discard it if its smell, taste, or appearance changes.
Yes, light lemonade contributes fluid because it is mostly water. It can count toward hydration, but plain water is still a practical everyday choice, especially when you are hot or exercising.
Yes, light lemonade can be frozen in an ice-cube tray or freezer-safe container. Leave room for expansion, and expect the texture or sweetness to seem different after thawing; stir or shake it before drinking.
Yes, lemon-flavored lemonade is acidic, even when it is low in sugar or sweetened without sugar. Frequent sipping can expose tooth enamel to acid, so drink it in one sitting and rinse your mouth with water afterward.
Yes. Mix lemon juice with cold water and add a small amount of sweetener to taste; you can also use less sugar than in a traditional recipe. Chill it before serving, or add sparkling water for fizz.
It can be an occasional everyday drink, but plain water is a better default for regular hydration. Light lemonade is acidic, and some versions still contain sugar, so avoid sipping it continuously throughout the day.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.6mg · 11% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin E
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Sodium
19mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
Light lemonade is a lemon-flavoured drink made with water and lemon juice or flavouring, with less sugar than regular lemonade or with a low-calorie sweetener. It may be homemade or sold ready to drink, and the balance of tartness and sweetness varies by recipe and brand.
Served chilled, it is a familiar choice for warm-weather meals, picnics and casual gatherings in many places. Its bright, tangy taste and light body make it an easy alternative to richer soft drinks. It is low in calories, at 8 kcal per 100 g, and contains little carbohydrate. Pour it over ice alongside a savoury meal, or check the label if you want to know which sweetener a packaged version uses.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.