Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
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, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
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
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Origin
China, India
China
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, 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 entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. limon
C. japonica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lemon and Kumquat
We might think that Lemon and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.