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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

13.80 g9.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g2.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg53.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg5.10 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g88.98 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcalNA
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA29.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NA22.00 kcal
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NA21.00 kcal
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Red
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sour

Origin

Europe
China, India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
China

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
United States of America

Top Exporter

Russia
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Citrus limon

Synonym

Not Available
Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes
Citrus

Species

R. rubrum
C. limon

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Red Currant and Lemon

We might think that Red Currant and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Lemon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Lemon with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Lemon is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.