Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Heart burn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g3.90 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.20 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g2.60 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g0.90 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.23
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg42.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.59 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.09 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg14.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.54 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg7.90 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg2,573.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg123.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg6.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg237.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.27 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg5.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg10.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg11.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.11 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg3.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg80.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g94.52 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA18.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal16.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal258.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal17.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal17.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal110.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
China, India
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Sunny, Warm
Facts
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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Mexico
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Not Available
Lycopersicon esculentum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrus
Solanum
Species
C. limon
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Nightshade