Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, 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-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sour
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China, India
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. limon
A. comosus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pineapple
Difference Between Lemon and Pineapple
We might think that Lemon and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.