Lemon

Quince

Lemon and Quince

Lemon

Quince

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

9.30 g15.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.50 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.08 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg15.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

138.00 mg197.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg4.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg11.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.13 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

26.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.98 g83.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.30 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA57.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal320.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Sour

Tart

4.10 Origin

China, India

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Argentina

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Cydonia oblonga

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

C. vulgaris

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Cydonia

7.10 Species

C. limon

C. oblonga

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Rose

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Difference Between Lemon and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Quince 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 Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.