How many calories are in one teaspoon of lemon zest?

Lemon zest has 1 calories per teaspoon or 50 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one teaspoon of lemon zest?

Lemon zest is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in lemon zest?

Lemon zest is an excellent source of a few nutrients, including dietary fiber and Vitamin C. It also contains significant amounts of calcium.

Does lemon zest contain antioxidants?

Lemon zest contains a couple of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoid lutein + zeaxanthin.

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Similar to Lemon Zest

A common and nutrient dense fruit, lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C and calcium. One teaspoon of lemon zest contains about 1 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to lemon zest, including lime, orange, papaya and chili pepper. Other similar foods include jicama and honeydew.

Unsurprisingly, the nutritional profiles of orange zest and lemon are almost identical to lemon zest.

We compared the key nutrients in lemon zest (dietary fiber, Vitamin C and calcium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Orange Zest, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Papaya, Grapefruit, Kumquat, Orange Juice, Strawberries, Tangerine, Persimmon, Currants, Mango, Kiwi, Honeydew

plants and vegetables: Chili Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Jalapeno, Cauliflower, Jicama

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to lemon zest are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to lemon zest. Orange zest, lemon, lime, orange and papaya are all high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and or calcium.

Orange Zest

Similarity: > 99%

Orange zest is also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and calcium. Moreover, orange zest contains more protein, Vitamin E, iron and potassium than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and orange zest:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Orange Zest (17 tbsps)
11	dietary fiber (G)	11
129	Vitamin C (MG)	136
134	calcium (MG)	161

However, lemon zest does contain more than orange zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	97
4.2	sugar (G)	0
1.5	protein (G)	1.5
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	136
3	Vitamin A (UG)	21
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
0.8	iron (MG)	0.8
160	potassium (MG)	212
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.9
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.49
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
13	folate (UG)	30

0.999 | 0.999 | 2.66 Complete Comparison:
Orange Zest vs. Lemon Zest

Lemon

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and lemon:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
129	Vitamin C (MG)	53
134	calcium (MG)	26

However, lemon zest does contain more calcium and Vitamin B6 than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	29
4.2	sugar (G)	2.5
1.5	protein (G)	1.1
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.04
129	Vitamin C (MG)	53
3	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
0.8	iron (MG)	0.6
160	potassium (MG)	138
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
13	folate (UG)	11

0.993 | 0.993 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Lemon Zest

Lime

Similarity: > 95%

Lime is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and lime:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Lime (1.5 fruit)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
129	Vitamin C (MG)	29
134	calcium (MG)	33

A higher water content, lime is less nutritionally dense than lemon zest. Lemon zest does contain more calcium, potassium and Vitamin B6 than lime by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	30
4.2	sugar (G)	1.7
1.5	protein (G)	0.7
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	29
3	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.22
0.8	iron (MG)	0.6
160	potassium (MG)	102
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
13	folate (UG)	8

0.987 | 0.987 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Lime vs. Lemon Zest

Orange

Similarity: > 95%

Orange is also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and calcium. Also, orange contains more niacin than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and orange:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Orange (1/2 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
129	Vitamin C (MG)	45
134	calcium (MG)	43

However, lemon zest does contain more iron and Vitamin B6 than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	46
4.2	sugar (G)	9.1
1.5	protein (G)	0.7
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.03
129	Vitamin C (MG)	45
3	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
0.8	iron (MG)	0.09
160	potassium (MG)	169
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
13	folate (UG)	17

0.982 | 0.982 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Lemon Zest

Papaya

Similarity: > 95%

Papaya is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, papaya contains more Vitamin A than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and papaya:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Papaya (3/4 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
129	Vitamin C (MG)	61
134	calcium (MG)	20

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than papaya by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	43
4.2	sugar (G)	7.8
1.5	protein (G)	0.47
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.08
129	Vitamin C (MG)	61
3	Vitamin A (UG)	47
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.3
0.8	iron (MG)	0.25
160	potassium (MG)	182
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.36
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
13	folate (UG)	37

0.974 | 0.974 | 1.54 Complete Comparison:
Papaya vs. Lemon Zest

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 95%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, grapefruit contains more Vitamin A and folate than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and grapefruit:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
129	Vitamin C (MG)	31
134	calcium (MG)	22

A higher water content, grapefruit is less nutritionally dense than lemon zest. Lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	42
4.2	sugar (G)	6.9
1.5	protein (G)	0.77
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	31
3	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
0.8	iron (MG)	0.08
160	potassium (MG)	135
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
13	folate (UG)	13

0.962 | 0.962 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Lemon Zest

Kumquat

Similarity: > 95%

Kumquat is also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and calcium.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and kumquat:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Kumquat (5 fruits)
11	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
129	Vitamin C (MG)	44
134	calcium (MG)	62

However, lemon zest does contain more Vitamin B6 than kumquat by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	71
4.2	sugar (G)	9.4
1.5	protein (G)	1.9
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.1
129	Vitamin C (MG)	44
3	Vitamin A (UG)	15
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
0.8	iron (MG)	0.86
160	potassium (MG)	186
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
13	folate (UG)	17

0.961 | 0.961 | 1.66 Complete Comparison:
Kumquat vs. Lemon Zest

Orange Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Orange juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange juice contains more niacin than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and orange juice:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Orange Juice (3/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	0.2
129	Vitamin C (MG)	50
134	calcium (MG)	11

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than orange juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	45
4.2	sugar (G)	8.4
1.5	protein (G)	0.7
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	50
3	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.04
0.8	iron (MG)	0.2
160	potassium (MG)	200
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
13	folate (UG)	30

0.959 | 0.959 | 1.24 Complete Comparison:
Orange Juice vs. Lemon Zest

Strawberries

Similarity: > 95%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and strawberries:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2
129	Vitamin C (MG)	59
134	calcium (MG)	16

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and Vitamin B6 than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	32
4.2	sugar (G)	4.9
1.5	protein (G)	0.67
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	59
3	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
0.8	iron (MG)	0.41
160	potassium (MG)	153
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
13	folate (UG)	24

0.951 | 0.951 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Lemon Zest

Tangerine

Similarity: > 95%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more Vitamin A than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and tangerine:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
129	Vitamin C (MG)	27
134	calcium (MG)	37

A higher water content, tangerine is less nutritionally dense than lemon zest. Lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	53
4.2	sugar (G)	11
1.5	protein (G)	0.81
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.04
129	Vitamin C (MG)	27
3	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
0.8	iron (MG)	0.15
160	potassium (MG)	166
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
13	folate (UG)	16

0.95 | 0.95 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Lemon Zest

Persimmon

Similarity: > 90%

Persimmon is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, persimmon contains more iron and potassium than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and persimmon:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Persimmon (4 fruits)
11	dietary fiber (G)	0
129	Vitamin C (MG)	66
134	calcium (MG)	27

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	127
4.2	sugar (G)	0
1.5	protein (G)	0.8
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0
129	Vitamin C (MG)	66
3	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.8	iron (MG)	2.5
160	potassium (MG)	310
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.4	niacin (MG)	0
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
13	folate (UG)	0

0.943 | 0.943 | 1.44 Complete Comparison:
Persimmon vs. Lemon Zest

Currants

Similarity: > 90%

Currants are also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, currants contains more potassium than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and currants:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Currants (7/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	4.3
129	Vitamin C (MG)	41
134	calcium (MG)	33

However, lemon zest does contain more calcium and Vitamin B6 than currants by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	56
4.2	sugar (G)	7.4
1.5	protein (G)	1.4
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	41
3	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.1
0.8	iron (MG)	1
160	potassium (MG)	275
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
13	folate (UG)	8

0.94 | 0.94 | 1.6 Complete Comparison:
Currants vs. Lemon Zest

Mango

Similarity: > 90%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, mango contains more Vitamin A and folate than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and mango:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Mango (5/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
129	Vitamin C (MG)	36
134	calcium (MG)	11

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and iron than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	60
4.2	sugar (G)	14
1.5	protein (G)	0.82
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.09
129	Vitamin C (MG)	36
3	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
0.8	iron (MG)	0.16
160	potassium (MG)	168
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
13	folate (UG)	43

0.934 | 0.934 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Lemon Zest

Kiwi

Similarity: > 90%

Kiwi is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, kiwi contains more potassium than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and kiwi:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	3
129	Vitamin C (MG)	93
134	calcium (MG)	34

However, lemon zest does contain more calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than kiwi by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	61
4.2	sugar (G)	9
1.5	protein (G)	1.1
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.03
129	Vitamin C (MG)	93
3	Vitamin A (UG)	4
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
0.8	iron (MG)	0.31
160	potassium (MG)	312
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.34
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.18
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
13	folate (UG)	25

0.924 | 0.924 | 2.38 Complete Comparison:
Kiwi vs. Lemon Zest

Honeydew

Similarity: 88%

Honeydew is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, honeydew contains more Vitamin A and potassium than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and honeydew:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Honeydew (5/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	0.8
129	Vitamin C (MG)	18
134	calcium (MG)	6

A higher water content, honeydew is less nutritionally dense than lemon zest. Lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than honeydew by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	36
4.2	sugar (G)	8.1
1.5	protein (G)	0.54
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.04
129	Vitamin C (MG)	18
3	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
0.8	iron (MG)	0.17
160	potassium (MG)	228
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.01
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.16
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
13	folate (UG)	19

0.883 | 0.883 | 0.8 Complete Comparison:
Honeydew vs. Lemon Zest

plants and vegetables

Several plants and vegetables offer similar nutrients to lemon zest including chili pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cauliflower and jicama.

Chili Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Chili pepper is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, chili pepper contains more Vitamin A, potassium and Vitamin B6 than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and chili pepper:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)
11	dietary fiber (G)	1.5
129	Vitamin C (MG)	243
134	calcium (MG)	18

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber and calcium than chili pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	40
4.2	sugar (G)	5.1
1.5	protein (G)	2
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	243
3	Vitamin A (UG)	59
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.69
0.8	iron (MG)	1.2
160	potassium (MG)	340
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.95
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.28
13	folate (UG)	23

0.97 | 0.97 | 2.52 Complete Comparison:
Chili Pepper vs. Lemon Zest

Red Bell Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Red bell pepper is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Moreover, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin A, potassium, Vitamin B6 and folate than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and red bell pepper:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Red Bell Pepper (5/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
129	Vitamin C (MG)	128
134	calcium (MG)	7

However, lemon zest does contain more calcium than red bell pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	26
4.2	sugar (G)	4.2
1.5	protein (G)	0.99
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.06
129	Vitamin C (MG)	128
3	Vitamin A (UG)	157
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	1.6
0.8	iron (MG)	0.43
160	potassium (MG)	211
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.98
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
13	folate (UG)	46

0.966 | 0.966 | 2.42 Complete Comparison:
Red Bell Pepper vs. Lemon Zest

Jalapeno

Similarity: > 95%

Jalapeno is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Moreover, jalapeno contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B6 than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and jalapeno:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Jalapeno (about 1 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
129	Vitamin C (MG)	119
134	calcium (MG)	12

However, lemon zest does contain more calcium and iron than jalapeno by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	29
4.2	sugar (G)	4.1
1.5	protein (G)	0.91
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.09
129	Vitamin C (MG)	119
3	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	3.6
0.8	iron (MG)	0.25
160	potassium (MG)	248
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.4	niacin (MG)	1.3
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
13	folate (UG)	27

0.956 | 0.956 | 2.64 Complete Comparison:
Jalapeno vs. Lemon Zest

Cauliflower

Similarity: > 90%

Cauliflower is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cauliflower contains more potassium and folate than lemon zest.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and cauliflower:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Cauliflower (7/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	2
129	Vitamin C (MG)	48
134	calcium (MG)	22

However, lemon zest does contain more dietary fiber and calcium than cauliflower by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	25
4.2	sugar (G)	1.9
1.5	protein (G)	1.9
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.13
129	Vitamin C (MG)	48
3	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.08
0.8	iron (MG)	0.42
160	potassium (MG)	299
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.51
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.67
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
13	folate (UG)	57

0.904 | 0.904 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Cauliflower vs. Lemon Zest

Jicama

Similarity: > 90%

Jicama is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C.

For 100 grams of lemon zest and jicama:

Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)		Jicama (7/8 cup)
11	dietary fiber (G)	4.9
129	Vitamin C (MG)	20
134	calcium (MG)	12

A higher water content, jicama is less nutritionally dense than lemon zest. Lemon zest does contain more calcium and Vitamin B6 than jicama by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

47	calories (KCAL)	38
4.2	sugar (G)	1.8
1.5	protein (G)	0.72
0.04	saturated fat (G)	0.02
129	Vitamin C (MG)	20
3	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.25	Vitamin E (MG)	0.46
0.8	iron (MG)	0.6
160	potassium (MG)	150
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.08	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.32	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.14
0.17	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
13	folate (UG)	12

0.895 | 0.895 | 0.96 Complete Comparison:
Jicama vs. Lemon Zest

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