Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Heart burn
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Origin
Central America, South America
China, India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Mexico
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
C. limon
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tomato and Lemon
We might think that Tomato and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Lemon with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Lemon is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.