Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
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.
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
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
China, India
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Species
C. limon
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Banana
Difference Between Lemon and Banana
We might think that Lemon and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Banana with peel is Not Available and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lemon and Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.