Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
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, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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)
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
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
China, India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
- 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
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Mexico
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. limon
Generic Group
Grape
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Raisin and Lemon
We might think that Raisin and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Lemon with peel is 299.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin 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 Raisin and Lemon is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.