Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.50 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.76 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
340.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.80 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
21.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.32 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.13 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
82.22 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
49.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
94.20 g88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.40 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA22.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sour
Origin
Mexico
China, India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
- 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.
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
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Citrus limon
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrus
Species
Cucurbita mixta
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit