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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

18.40 g9.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

7.00 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.00 g2.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.66 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 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)

0.14 mg0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg53.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg5.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.60 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

38.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

5.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.50 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

162.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg11.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.80 g88.98 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal29.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal267.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal21.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal22.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn
All seasons

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Magenta
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sour

Origin

Europe
China, India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra
Citrus limon

Synonym

Sambucus
Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Dipsacales
Sapindales

Family

Adoxaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Sambucus
Citrus

Species

S. nigra
C. limon

Generic Group

Moschatel
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Elderberry and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Lemon with peel is 73.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Lemon is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.