Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
  
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
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
267.00 kcal
  
25
290.00 kcal
  
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
  
24
321.00 kcal
  
13
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Brown
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sour
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China, India
  
Iraq
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
8-10
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
  
Hot, 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.
  
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Egypt
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
India
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
United Arab Emirates
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
  
Phoenix Dactylifera
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Arecidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Phoenix
  
Species
C. limon
  
P. dactylifera
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Palm
  
Compare Lemon and Date
It is important compare Lemon and Date 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.
Date Benefits: boosts immune system, maintains healthy cholesterol level 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 Date are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and regulates hair growth. 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: redness of eyes, runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. Get sorted Lemon vs Date comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.