Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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
12.02 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.70 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.18 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.85 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)
NA3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.15 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
48.80 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.00 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
14.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.15 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
177.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.14 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
30.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
21.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
86.58 g88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA22.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
49.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
249.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
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
Orange
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sour
Origin
China
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
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
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. clementina
C. limon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit