Benefits
Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.00 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.00 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
0.090.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
NA0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
NA0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
NA0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
70.00 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
NA0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
NA138.00 mg
42
840
👆🏻
Iron
NA0.60 mg
0.06
9
👆🏻
Sodium
NA2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
NA26.00 mg
1
100
👆🏻
Magnesium
NA8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
NA16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
NA88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
NA0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
45.00 kcalNA
15
299
👆🏻
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA22.00 kcal
0
187
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
NA267.00 kcal
32
747
👆🏻
Calories in Canned Form
NA21.00 kcal
17
443
👆🏻
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Dry
All seasons
Varieties
NA
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
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sour
Origin
Jamaica
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-65.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus limon
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. limon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit