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Vitamin C-rich refreshing citrus juice
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Orange juice with lemon (240 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.2 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 100.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 112% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
103
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
24.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 6% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 | 103 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 13 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 215 kcal |
Calculated from 43 calories per 100 g.
To make orange juice with lemon, squeeze fresh oranges and stir in lemon juice a little at a time. Taste as you go so the lemon brightens the drink without overpowering the orange. Strain it if you prefer a smoother juice.
There is no single best ratio for orange juice with lemon; start with a small squeeze of lemon and adjust to taste. Oranges vary in sweetness and acidity, so tasting the mixture is more reliable than following a fixed proportion.
Yes, you can add lemon juice to bottled orange juice. Stir it in just before drinking and taste as you go, since bottled juices differ in sweetness and flavor. Keep the opened juice refrigerated according to its package directions.
Orange juice with lemon can taste bitter when crushed seeds or too much of the citrus fruit’s white pith gets into the juice. Remove seeds before squeezing, and avoid pressing the peel or pith into the mixture.
Fresh orange juice with lemon is best soon after squeezing, but you can keep it refrigerated in a clean, tightly covered container. Its fresh flavor fades as it sits, so avoid leaving it at room temperature for long.
Yes, orange juice with lemon can be frozen in a freezer-safe container, with room left at the top for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir before serving; the texture may be less fresh-tasting than when newly squeezed.
Yes, bottled lemon juice works in orange juice with lemon, although freshly squeezed lemon usually gives a brighter citrus aroma. Add a little at a time and taste, since bottled lemon juice can be sharper or less fragrant.
Straining orange juice with lemon is optional. Strain it if you want a smoother drink with less pulp, or leave it unstrained for a more pulpy texture. Remove seeds either way, since they can make the juice bitter.
Yes, most people can include orange juice with lemon in their usual diet. It is a fruit juice rather than whole fruit, so it does not provide the same amount of fiber; people managing blood sugar may need individualized advice.
No, orange juice with lemon does not cure a cold. It provides vitamin C and fluid, but there is no good evidence that this drink treats the infection or reliably shortens its course.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
100.8mg · 112% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Folate
57.6µg · 14% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
444mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
24mg · 6% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Orange juice with lemon combines the sweet juice of oranges with a little lemon juice for a brighter, tangier drink. It is easy to make fresh at home, with the balance depending on how much lemon you add and how sweet the oranges are.
Serve it chilled at breakfast, alongside a meal, or as a refreshing drink on a warm day. In places where fresh citrus is readily available, it is often made to order rather than treated as a fixed recipe; elsewhere, it makes a simple alternative to plain orange juice. It is naturally rich in vitamin C, but contains little fibre when strained. Skip added sugar and leave in some pulp for a fuller texture.
Medium
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 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
✓ 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
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.