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From Lemon to Juice: How Much Real Squeeze Is Hidden Inside One Fruit? Ever wonder just how much real juice is hidden inside a single lemon? While lemons are celebrated for their zesty flavor and vibrant yellow color, the true amount of juice you actually extract isn’t always as obvious as it seems. This article explores the science behind real fruit squeezing—specifically lemons—and reveals how much pure, liquid gold you can actually capture from one natural fruit. ### The Lemon’s Secret: More Than Meets the Eye A typical medium-sized lemon weighs about 80–100 grams and contains roughly 2 to 3 tablespoons (30–45 mL) of juice. This might sound modest, but it translates to a striking ratio: about 30–40% of the lemon’s weight is actual juicable liquid. This means one standard lemon delivers approximately 20–40 mL of pure citrus juice, enough to flavor drinks, dressings, or baked goods with authentic lemon zest and aroma.