Lemon and Ugli fruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.00 g
26
Sugar
2.50 g
99+
8.00 g
36
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
15
70.00 mg
8
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.60 mg
21
Not Available
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
Not Available
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
Not Available
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
Not Available
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
Not Available
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
Not Available
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
88.98 g
15
Not Available
Ash
0.30 g
38
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
45.00 kcal
28
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
99+
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Dry
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
NA
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sour
Sweet
Origin
China, India
Jamaica
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. limon
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lemon and Ugli fruit
We might think that Lemon and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Ugli fruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lemon and Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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