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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

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, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.30 g11.75 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.50 g9.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g0.94 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.09 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg53.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.18 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.12 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg181.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg40.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg7.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

63.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.98 g86.75 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal45.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal45.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

All seasons
Winter

Varieties

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Seedless Variety

Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange

Inside Color

Yellow
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Succulent

Taste

Sour
Sweet-Sour

Origin

China, India
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny
Hot

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.
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Brazil

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Mexico
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon
Citrus sinensis

Synonym

Citrus Limon
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus
Citrus

Species

C. limon
C. × sinensis

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Lemon and Orange

We might think that Lemon and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Orange is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Orange with peel is 29.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Orange 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 Orange is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.