Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
NA
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
China, India
Jamaica
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm
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 name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. limon
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lemon and Ugli fruit
We might think that Lemon and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.