Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Dark red, Light pink-red
Origin
China, India
India, Iran
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
India
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Lythraceae
Species
C. limon
P. granatum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pomegranate
Difference Between Lemon and Pomegranate
We might think that Lemon and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.