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 Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
China, India
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Species
C. limon
H. undatus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Cactus
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 Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available 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.