Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sour
Origin
Caucasus
China, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Mexico
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. domestica
C. limon
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Plum and Lemon
We might think that Plum and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Lemon with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.