Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Yuzu.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Yuzu fruitOctober–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Yuzu Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Yuzu (Citrus junos) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 53 kcal and includes 90.4 mg vitamin C, 138 mg potassium, 1.8 g fiber. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

90.4 mg vitamin C138 mg potassium1.8 g fiber26 mg calcium
Energy53 kcal
Fiber1.8 g
Vitamin C90.4 mg
Potassium138 mg

Yuzu benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Yuzu provides 1.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 90.4 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 138 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 8 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of yuzu depends on portion size and the overall eating pattern.

Yuzu nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Yuzu vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy53 kcal53 kcal
Water89 g89 g
Protein0.8 g0.8 g
Total fat0.3 g0.3 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate13.3 g13.3 g
Dietary fiber1.8 g1.8 g
Total sugars2.5 g2.5 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash0.3 g0.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium26 mg26 mg
Iron0.6 mg0.6 mg
Magnesium8 mg8 mg
Phosphorus16 mg16 mg
Potassium138 mg138 mg
Sodium2 mg2 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Copper0 mg0 mg
Manganese0 mg0 mg
Selenium0.4 µg0.4 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C90.4 mg90.4 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)11 µg11 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate11 µg11 µg
Folate, DFE11 µg DFE11 µg DFE
Choline5.1 mg5.1 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A1 µg RAE1 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene3 µg3 µg
Alpha-carotene1 µg1 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin20 µg20 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin11 µg11 µg
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60.1 g0.1 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0.1 g0.1 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Yuzu?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 53 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 53 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Yuzu in the kitchen

Yuzu can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.