Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sour
Origin
China, Japan
China, India
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. communis
C. limon
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pear and Lemon
We might think that Pear and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Lemon with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.