Apricot and Lemon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
11.00 g
99+
9.30 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
2.80 g
22
Sugar
9.00 g
28
2.50 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.19 mg
34
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
15
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
11.00 mcg
30
Choline
2.80 mg
29
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
88.98 g
15
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
29.00 kcal
24
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
22.00 kcal
27
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
267.00 kcal
25
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
21.00 kcal
25
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
22.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
285.00 kcal
24
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sour
Origin
China
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Prunus
Citrus
Species
P. armeniaca
C. limon
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Apricot and Lemon
We might think that Apricot and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Lemon with peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Lemon 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 Apricot and Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
