Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
  
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
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
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
  
25
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
  
24
Not Available
  
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Autumn, Spring, Winter
  
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Green, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Conical
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sour
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China, India
  
Ecuador
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
6.5-7.6
  
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.
  
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Spain
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
  
Annona cherimola
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Annona
  
Species
C. limon
  
A. cherimola
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Not Available
  
Compare Lemon and Cherimoya
It is important compare Lemon and Cherimoya as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Lemon Benefits: boosts immune system, cures headache, cures fever, digestive aid, flu treatment, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Cherimoya Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid and strengthens bones.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Lemon are: prevents hair loss and treatment of dandruff and hair benefits of Cherimoya are: promotes longer and healthier hair, treatment of dandruff and treatment of lice. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: eczema, hives, inflammation, itching, skin rash and swelling and the symptoms of second fruit are: anaphylaxis, itching, skin rash and swelling of face. Get sorted Lemon vs Cherimoya comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.