Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sour
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
China, India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Citrus limon
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrus
Species
Pepo
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit