Lemon

Dragonfruit

Lemon and Dragonfruit

Lemon

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

9.30 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.50 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.10 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.90 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 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

26.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

16.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.03 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

63.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.98 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

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

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Succulent

Fleshy

Taste

Sour

Bland

Origin

China, India

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Mexico

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Citrus Limon

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Rutaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Citrus

Hylocereus

Species

C. limon

H. undatus

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Cactus

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Difference Between Lemon and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Dragonfruit with peel is 29.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Sapindales and Caryophyllales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.