Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
China, India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
China
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Mexico
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Citrus limon
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Passifloraceae
Rutaceae
Species
P. edulis
C. limon
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Passionfruit and Lemon
We might think that Passionfruit and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Lemon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Lemon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Lemon is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.