Limoncello

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Limoncello — Macros · per 100 g
Macros	per 100 g
Calories	340 kcal
Protein	0.0 g
Fat	0.0 g
Carbs	28.0 g

Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur made by macerating lemon zest in neutral spirit and blending it with a sugar syrup. It is traditionally served ice-cold in small chilled glasses as an after-dinner digestivo, and is especially associated with the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sicily. Per 100 g, limoncello provides 340 kcal, with virtually all of that energy coming from alcohol and carbohydrates — it contains 28 g of carbohydrates, of which 27.5 g are sugars, and no protein or fat. Mineral content is minimal: 20 mg of potassium and 4 mg of calcium per 100 g. It also contains 4 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, a trace carried over from the lemon zest. No glycemic index data is available for limoncello. No standard dietary patterns apply given its alcohol content.

How many calories in limoncello?

Limoncello contains 340 kcal per 100 g. A typical 50 ml serving weighs around 55 g, which works out to approximately 187 kcal per glass.

How much sugar is in limoncello?

Limoncello contains 27.5 g of sugars per 100 g, making it a notably sweet liqueur. Almost all of the carbohydrate content (28 g per 100 g) comes from added sugar used in the syrup base.

Is limoncello high in calories?

At 340 kcal per 100 g, limoncello is calorie-dense, with energy coming from both alcohol and a high sugar content of 27.5 g per 100 g. It contains no protein, no fat and no dietary fibre.

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Macros · per 100 g

Macros
Macros	Amount
Calories	340 kcal
Protein	0 g
Fat	0 g
Carbs	28.0 g
Sugars	27.5 g
Fiber	0 g

Fats breakdown
Fats breakdown	Amount
Saturated	0 g
Monounsaturated	0 g
Polyunsaturated	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg

Minerals
Minerals	Amount
Calcium	4.0 mg
Iron	0.10 mg
Potassium	20.0 mg
Sodium	2.0 mg

Vitamins
Vitamins	Amount
Vitamin A	0 mcg
Vitamin C	4.0 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg