Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Eye care
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, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
China
China, India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- In china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
- 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.
Other Countries
Greece, Italy, Spain, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. persica
C. limon
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Peach and Lemon
We might think that Peach and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Peach and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Peach and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Peach and Lemon with peel is 39.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Peach and Lemon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Peach and Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Peach belongs to Rosaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Peach belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.