Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, 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
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Melon
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
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Origin
China, India
France
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Gourd
Difference Between Lemon and Honeydew
We might think that Lemon and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Honeydew with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.