1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
1.5 Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
9.30 g
Rank: 58 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
2.50 g
Rank: 55 (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
1.10 g
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
Rank: 14 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
5.10 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.30 g
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
138.00 mg
Rank: 60 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
0.60 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
26.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
8.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.06 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
16.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.03 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
26.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
63.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
88.98 g
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.30 g
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
Rank: 41 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
4.2 Season
All seasons
4.3 Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
4.6 Inside Color
Yellow
4.7 Shape
Round
4.8 Texture
Succulent
4.9 Taste
Sour
4.10 Origin
China, India
4.11 Grows on
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Hot, 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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5.2.2 Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.3 Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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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
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Mexico
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus limon
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
7.8 Family
Rutaceae
7.9 Genus
Citrus
7.10 Species
C. limon
7.11 Generic Group
Citrus fruit