Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
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
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
18.59 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.60 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.53 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.58 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
159.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.19 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
161.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.15 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
8.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.11 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
17.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.36 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 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
4.00 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
39.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
80.32 g88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.33 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 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
274.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
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
Orange, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sour
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- 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
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
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
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Citrus
Species
D. kaki
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit