Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g12.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g8.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg64.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.40 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg2.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg85.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg6.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg173.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.32 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.11 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg44.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg46.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g86.13 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA50.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal46.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal350.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal75.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal52.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal390.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China, India
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Mexico
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Prunus
Species
C. limon
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose