Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, 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, 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, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Green
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Irregularly oval
Round
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
China, India
Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Canada
Mexico
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. annum
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Lemon
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Lemon with peel is 20.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Lemon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Green Bell Pepper and Lemon is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.