Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g
Rank: 58 (Overall)
1
79.18
👆🏻
Fiber
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0
10.4
👆🏻
Sugar
2.50 g
Rank: 55 (Overall)
0
63.35
👆🏻
Protein
1.10 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0
5204
👆🏻
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0
834
👆🏻
Choline
5.10 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0
33.49
👆🏻
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
Rank: 60 (Overall)
42
840
👆🏻
Iron
0.60 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0
1556
👆🏻
Calcium
26.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
1
100
👆🏻
Magnesium
8.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0
92
👆🏻
Zinc
0.06 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0
2.7
👆🏻
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0
113
👆🏻
Manganese
0.03 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
0
3.3
👆🏻
Copper
0.04 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
0
2
👆🏻
Selenium
0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0
63.7
👆🏻
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0
318
👆🏻
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0
1689
👆🏻
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0
87
👆🏻
Water Content
88.98 g
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0
95.23
👆🏻
Ash
0.30 g
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0
87.1
👆🏻
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
15
299
👆🏻
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
12
354
👆🏻
Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0
187
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
32
747
👆🏻
Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
17
443
👆🏻
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
Rank: 41 (Overall)
17
461
👆🏻
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
49
420
👆🏻
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
80
450
👆🏻
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Shape
Round
Texture
Succulent
Taste
Sour
Origin
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Cocktails
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97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Production
Top Producer
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
C. limon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit