Lemon

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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

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

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-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, 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

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

9.30 g13.34 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.50 g10.58 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.81 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg34.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.38 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg26.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg138.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mg10.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.31 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

138.00 mg166.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg37.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg20.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

26.00 mg18.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.98 g85.17 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.30 g0.38 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NANA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal53.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal340.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal61.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal43.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal50.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal370.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Citrus

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

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Sour

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

China, India

South-Eastern Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Sunny

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.

It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..

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

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Citrus reticulata

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

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

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

7.10 Species

C. limon

C. reticulata

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lemon and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.