Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, 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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g
99+
12.20 g
39
Fiber
2.80 g
22
4.60 g
12
Sugar
2.50 g
99+
4.04 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.39 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
34
0.30 mg
14
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.06 mg
30
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
1.00 mcg
34
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
15
13.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
1.20 mg
7
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
5.10 mcg
14
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
30
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
5.10 mg
24
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.13 g
40
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
85.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
13.00 mg
33
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.36 mg
11
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
33.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
88.98 g
15
87.13 g
25
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
27
42.00 kcal
21
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
25
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
25
151.00 kcal
2
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
99+
54.00 kcal
26
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
24
164.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Red
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
China, India
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
4.5-5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrus
Vaccinium
Species
C. limon
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
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