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Lemon
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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

9.30 g
Rank: 58 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.50 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.12
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg
Rank: 61 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg
Rank: 56 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

63.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

88.98 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal
Rank: 50 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal
Rank: 48 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal
Rank: 52 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal
Rank: 34 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal
Rank: 48 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal
Rank: 43 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Varieties

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

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Succulent

Taste

Sour

Origin

China, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Synonym

Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Species

C. limon

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

What is Lemon Good For?

What is Lemon? What is Lemon good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Lemon fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Lemon Benefits are: arthritis treatment, asthma treatment, cancer prevention, kidney stone treatment, prevents constipation, purging blood and treatment of rheumatism and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, cures headache, cures fever, digestive aid, flu treatment, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are heals sunburn, reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of acne and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are prevents hair loss and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Lemon side effects are: diuretic effects, heart burn, tooth decay and chances of sunburn and its allergy symptoms are eczema, hives, inflammation, itching, skin rash and swelling. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Lemon.