Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g24.23 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g9.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g6.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g3.33 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.22
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.07 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 mg0.54 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg1.01 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg20.80 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg3.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.24 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg12.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g33.49 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg356.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg2.43 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg20.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg14.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg32.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg1.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg113.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg1.50 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.44 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg10.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg366.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA37.60 mg
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g47.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.97 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal354.00 kcal
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 kcal660.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal443.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal298.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, 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
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sour
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
China, India
America, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
5.5-6.53.5-8.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
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
Indonesia
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Philippines
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cocos
Species
C. limon
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Arecaceae