Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
China, India
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. limon
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lemon and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Lemon and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.