Date and Lemon

Date

Lemon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, 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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

Carbs

75.03 g

9.30 g

99+

Fiber

8.00 g

2.80 g

Sugar

63.35 g

2.50 g

99+

Protein

2.45 g

1.10 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.12

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg

0.19 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg

11.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg

99+

53.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg

11.00 mcg

Choline

6.30 mg

5.10 mg

Fat

0.39 g

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg

138.00 mg

99+

Iron

1.02 mg

0.60 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

39.00 mg

26.00 mg

Magnesium

43.00 mg

8.00 mg

Zinc

0.29 mg

0.06 mg

Phosphorus

62.00 mg

16.00 mg

Manganese

0.26 mg

0.03 mg

99+

Copper

0.21 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Selenium

3.00 mcg

0.40 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

26.00 mg

Omega 6s

16.00 mg

99+

63.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

20.53 g

99+

88.98 g

Ash

1.60 g

0.30 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

29.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

22.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal

267.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

21.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal

22.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal

250.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal

285.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Brown

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

Taste

Sweet

Sour

Origin

Iraq

China, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

Soil pH

8-10

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Not Available

Yes

Beer

Not Available

Yes

Spirits

Not Available

Yes

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Egypt

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

India

United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Citrus limon

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Sapindales

Family

Arecaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Citrus

Species

P. dactylifera

C. limon

Generic Group

Palm

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Date and Lemon

We might think that Date and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Lemon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Lemon with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Lemon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Lemon is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.