Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
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
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g6.73 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g3.98 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g1.04 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.15
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 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 mg0.37 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.39 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.02 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg34.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.33 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg133.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg3.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg12.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.04 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.14 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg27.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg157.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g91.38 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.52 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA31.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal300.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sour
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, India
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
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
Taiwan
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Citrus
Averrhoa
Species
C. limon
A. carambola
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available