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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
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Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, 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 g13.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.50 g3.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g2.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 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 mg2.80 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.62 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg10.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.50 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg335.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg2.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg1.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.40 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 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 mg60.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

63.00 mg80.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.98 g92.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal92.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable

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
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Yellow
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sour
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Origin

China, India
Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
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Soil pH

5.5-6.55-6.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer

United States of America
Netherlands

Top Exporter

Mexico
Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon
Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Citrus Limon
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Sapindales
Solanales

Family

Rutaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Citrus
Physalis

Species

C. limon
Physalis

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Lemon and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Physalis with peel is 29.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lemon and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.