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Lemons cost $2.11/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $2.11

as of 2026-06 · U.S. city average · source: BLS

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 2.37 g
Calories per dollar 62
Iron per dollar 1.29 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.13 mg
Folate per dollar 23.66 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 29 kcal
Protein 1.1 g
Carbs 9.32 g
Fiber 2.8 g
Sugars 2.5 g
Iron 0.6 mg
Zinc 0.06 mg
Folate 11 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #167746)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life medium

Grown mainly in CA and AZ. Keeps 3–4 weeks refrigerated.

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