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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
  
25
300.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
  
24
Not Available
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
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
5.5-6.5
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
  
Moist, Warm to hot climate
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
  
Averrhoa carambola
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
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.