Lemon and Miracle fruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, 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+
Not Available
Fiber
2.80 g
22
Not Available
Sugar
2.50 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.10 g
21
Not Available
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
Not Available
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
15
1.33 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.78 mg
13
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.60 mg
21
Not Available
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
Not Available
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
Not Available
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
Not Available
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
Not Available
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
Not Available
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
88.98 g
15
Not Available
Ash
0.30 g
38
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Dark red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sour
NA, Sweet
Origin
China, India
West Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
4.5-5.8
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Rainfall
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.
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Citrus
Synsepalum
Species
C. limon
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lemon and Miracle fruit
We might think that Lemon and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Miracle fruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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