LEMON : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

LEMONS, Scientific Name :  Citrus Limon
Native to Asia, LEMON is not only a Vital Nutrients-rich fruit. The fruit is also being used as stain-remover, deodorizer and air freshener. Presently, the countries with the most production of Lemons are : India, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil


Health Benefits from LEMON

  • Lemon is good for those with UTI(Urinary Tract Infections)
  • Lemon Juice relieves symptoms of Asthma, Tonsillitis and Sore Throat
  • Very rich also in Vital Nutrients Vitamin C, this fruit will help our immune system
LEMON Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 30 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.050 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.040 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.200 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.232 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.109 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 77.0 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.150 mg
Vitamin K                             - 0 mcg

LEMON Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        61.0 mg
Iron -               0.700 mg
Magnesium -    12.0 mg
Phosphorous - 15.0 mg
Potassium -     145.0 mg
Sodium -         3.0 mg
Zinc -              0.100 mg
Copper -         0.260 mg
Manganese -   0 mg
Selenium -       0 mcg

LEMON Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 1.200 g
Fiber                - 4.70 g
Carbohydrates - 10.700 g
Beta-Carotene - 3 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg
 

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