Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Shape
Round
Irregularly oval
Origin
China, India
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Canada
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. limon
C. annum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lemon and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Lemon and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Green Bell Pepper with peel is Not Available and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.