Lemon

Red Currant

Lemon and Red Currant

Lemon

Red Currant

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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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

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, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

9.30 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.50 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.10

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 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

138.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.11 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 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.98 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.30 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA56.00 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 kcal308.00 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 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sour

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

China, India

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Cold

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.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

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

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Ribes

7.10 Species

C. limon

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Lemon and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.