Carambola

Lime

Carambola and Lime

Carambola

Lime

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Chances of sunburn

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g10.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.2 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.4 Sugar

3.98 g1.70 g

0 63.35

3.12 Protein

1.04 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

3.13.3 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.07

0.02 0.52

5.2 Vitamins

5.2.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

6.11.1 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

6.11.2 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

6.11.3 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

6.11.4 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

6.11.5 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

6.11.6 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

6.11.7 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg29.10 mg

0 228.3

6.11.8 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.22 mg

0 3.81

6.11.9 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

6.11.10 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

6.11.11 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

6.11.12 Choline

7.60 mg5.10 mg

0 14.2

6.12 Fat

0.33 g0.20 g

0 33.49

6.13 Minerals

6.13.1 Potassium

133.00 mg102.00 mg

42 840

6.13.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

6.13.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

6.13.4 Calcium

3.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

6.13.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

6.13.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

6.13.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg18.00 mg

0 113

6.13.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 3.3

6.13.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.07 mg

0 2

6.13.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

6.14 Fatty Acids

6.14.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg19.00 mg

0 318

6.14.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg36.00 mg

0 1689

6.15 Sterol

6.15.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

6.16 Water Content

91.38 g88.26 g

0 95.23

6.17 Ash

0.52 g0.30 g

0 87.1

7 Calories

7.1 Serving Size

100 g

7.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

7.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA30.00 kcal

12 354

7.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

7.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcalNA

32 747

7.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA20.68 kcal

17 443

7.7 Calories in Foods

7.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal30.00 kcal

17 461

7.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

49 420

7.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA420.00 kcal

80 450

8 Characteristics

8.1 Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tree fruit

8.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

8.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

8.4 Seedless Variety

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8.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green

8.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

8.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

8.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

8.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Acidic, Sour

8.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

India

8.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

8.12 Cultivation

8.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

8.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-7.5

3.5 10

8.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

9 Facts

9.1 Facts about

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.

9.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

9.2.1 Wine

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9.2.2 Beer

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9.2.3 Spirits

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9.2.4 Cocktails

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9.3 Production

9.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

China

9.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

9.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

9.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

10 Scientific Name

10.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus aurantifolia

10.2 Synonym

Not Available

not available

11 Classification

11.1 Domain

Eukarya

11.2 Kingdom

Plantae

11.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

11.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

11.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

11.6 Subclass

Rosidae

11.7 Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

11.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Rutaceae

11.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

11.10 Species

A. carambola

C. aurantifolia

11.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Carambola and Lime

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Lime with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Lime 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 Carambola and Lime is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.