{"data":{"name":"Lemon peel","slug":"lemon-peel","scientific_name":"Citrus limon","alternate_names":["Limon","balat"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Lemon peel (the outer yellow part of the lemon). It\u2019s usually used as flavoring\u2014like zest\u2014or as an ingredient in drinks and dishes.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang (with lemon or citrus zest)","Lemon juice drinks","Citrus-marinated grilled fish","Ginataang\/ulam dishes with citrus flavoring","Fruit-infused water (lemon and other fruits)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":82,"protein_g":1.1,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.04,"carbohydrates_g":18.6,"fiber_g":11.9,"sugars_g":4.7,"sodium_mg":7,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":128,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":16,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":1,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":79.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Lemon peel is rich in dietary fiber (about 11.9 g per 100 g), which helps support regular digestion and can help you feel fuller. It also has some carbohydrates and sugar, but the amount you typically eat as zest is usually small, so it mainly adds flavor. The peel also has a little sodium (about 7 mg) and minimal fat (about 0.3 g). If you\u2019re using a lot of peel, keep an eye on portion size because calories can add up (about 82 kcal per 100 g).","healthier_tips":["Use it as zest or finely grated peel to add strong citrus flavor without needing extra sugar.","For daily eating (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), treat lemon peel as a flavor booster\u2014add a small amount to water, tea, oatmeal, or yogurt.","If you\u2019re watching sodium or sugar, avoid pairing it with sweet syrups; choose unsweetened drinks when possible.","Wash the lemon well (or use food-safe cleaned lemons) since peel is where residues may be."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/lemon-peel?agent=true"}}}