Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Green
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sour
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
China, India
China
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. limon
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Lemon and Green Kiwi
We might think that Lemon and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Green Kiwi with peel is Not Available and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Green Kiwi belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lemon and Green Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.