The Mighty Lemon: Electrolytes and MORE

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Lemons are a complete source of vitamin C, Eletrolytes and very high in Potassium.

Here is a nutritional profile of a Lemon (and other fruits):
Fruit Chart | Nutrient chart | Vitamins and minerals in common fruits

This is a nutritional profile of a lemon:

Lemon

One lemon without peel contains 0.92 grams protein, 24 calories and 2.4 grams of dietary fiber.
Potassium - 116 mg
Phosphorus - 13 mg
Magnesium - 7 mg
Calcium - 22 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Iron - 0.5 mg
Selenium 0.3 mcg
Manganese - 0.025 mg
Copper - 0.031 mg
Zinc - 0.05 mg
Also contains small amounts of other minerals.
Vitamin A - 18 IU
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.034 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.017 mg
Niacin - 0.084 mg
Folate - 9 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - 0.16 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.067 mg
Vitamin C - 44.5 mg
Vitamin E - 0.13 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.


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This link talks of how lemons have electrolytes:
Better than Gatorade! Restore Electrolytes and Soothe Sore Tummies!.

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