Lemon and Tomato

Lemon

Tomato

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

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Carbs

9.30 g

99+

3.90 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

1.20 g

Sugar

2.50 g

99+

2.60 g

99+

Protein

1.10 g

0.90 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.12

0.23

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

42.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.59 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg

0.09 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg

15.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg

14.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.54 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

7.90 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

2,573.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg

123.00 mcg

Choline

5.10 mg

6.70 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg

99+

237.00 mg

Iron

0.60 mg

0.27 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

5.00 mg

Calcium

26.00 mg

10.00 mg

Magnesium

8.00 mg

11.00 mg

Zinc

0.06 mg

0.17 mg

Phosphorus

16.00 mg

24.00 mg

Manganese

0.03 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.06 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

63.00 mg

80.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

7.00 mg

Water Content

88.98 g

94.52 g

Ash

0.30 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

18.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal

16.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal

258.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal

17.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal

99+

17.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal

110.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal

150.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Berry, Fruit vegetable

Season

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

Yes

Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Red

Shape

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

5.5-6.5

6-6.8

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Sapindales

Solanales

Family

Rutaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Citrus

Solanum

Species

C. limon

S. lycopersicum

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Nightshade

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Difference Between Lemon and Tomato

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Tomato with peel is Not Available and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Tomato 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 Tomato is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.