Lemon

Carambola

Lemon and Carambola

Lemon

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

9.30 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.50 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

138.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.98 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.30 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

285.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China, India

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. limon

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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Difference Between Lemon and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Carambola 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 Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.