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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.30 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.50 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 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 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

63.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.98 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Melon

Season

All seasons
Summer

Varieties

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange

Inside Color

Yellow
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sour
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

China, India
Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny
Dry, Hot

Facts

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.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Citrus Limon
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucumis

Species

C. limon
C. melo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Gourd

Difference Between Lemon and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Cantaloupe with peel is 29.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Cantaloupe 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 Lemon and Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.