Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, 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, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, 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, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour 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
14.23 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.00 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
10.98 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.23 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)
4.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.50 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
34.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
105.40 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.49 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.50 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
114.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.56 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
316.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.29 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
14.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
29.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.06 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.15 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
3.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
163.00 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
122.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.22 g88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.76 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA22.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
352.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
105.00 kcal21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
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
Brown, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sour
Origin
China
China, India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
- 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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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Italy
China
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, 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
New Zealand
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Citrus
Species
A. chinensis
C. limon
Generic Group
Kiwi
Citrus fruit