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Date and Lemon


Lemon and Date


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  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
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  
100 g  

Carbs
75.03 g  
2
9.30 g  
99+

Fiber
8.00 g  
3
2.80 g  
22

Sugar
63.35 g  
1
2.50 g  
99+

Protein
2.45 g  
6
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.12  
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
37
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg  
13
0.02 mg  
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg  
5
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg  
3
0.19 mg  
34

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg  
10
0.08 mg  
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg  
16
11.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg  
99+
53.00 mg  
15

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg  
39
0.15 mg  
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg  
23
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg  
18
11.00 mcg  
30

Choline
6.30 mg  
17
5.10 mg  
24

Fat
0.39 g  
22
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
656.00 mg  
3
138.00 mg  
99+

Iron
1.02 mg  
12
0.60 mg  
21

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
39.00 mg  
8
26.00 mg  
17

Magnesium
43.00 mg  
2
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.29 mg  
9
0.06 mg  
27

Phosphorus
62.00 mg  
4
16.00 mg  
29

Manganese
0.26 mg  
17
0.03 mg  
99+

Copper
0.21 mg  
7
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
3.00 mcg  
4
0.40 mcg  
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
3.00 mg  
35
26.00 mg  
23

Omega 6s
16.00 mg  
99+
63.00 mg  
28

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
20.53 g  
99+
88.98 g  
15

Ash
1.60 g  
4
0.30 g  
38

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal  
2
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
290.00 kcal  
18
267.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
21.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal  
1
22.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal  
2
250.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal  
13
285.00 kcal  
24

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
No  
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  
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  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
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.

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