Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g3.84 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g3.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g0.54 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g1.03 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.26
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.01 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.24 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.02 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg3.81 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg1.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg510.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg14.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g15.32 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg42.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.49 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg52.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg11.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg4.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.12 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.90 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg92.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g75.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g4.53 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA115.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal467.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal119.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sour
Bitter
Origin
China, India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.57-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Italy
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Olea europaea
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Citrus
Olea
Species
C. limon
O. europaea
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Olive