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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

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Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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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

Lactating Women

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)

-3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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

-0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg11.00 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)

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

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-11.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg5.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg11.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g88.98 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal29.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal267.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal21.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal22.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Dry
All seasons

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
China

Other Countries

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
Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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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

Difference Between Ugli fruit and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Lemon with peel is 45.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Lemon is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.