Lemon and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g
99+
12.92 g
38
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.40 g
7
Sugar
2.50 g
99+
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
34
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
15
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
30
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
88.98 g
15
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal
24
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
25
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
99+
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
24
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sour
Sweet
Origin
China, India
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Citrus
Acca
Species
C. limon
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Lemon and Feijoa
We might think that Lemon and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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