Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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 Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sour
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
China, India
India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. limon
S. melongena
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lemon and Eggplant
We might think that Lemon and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.