Carambola and Lime

Carambola

Lime

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

10.50 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

1.70 g

99+

Protein

1.04 g

0.70 g

99+

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.07

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.20 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.22 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

29.10 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.22 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

5.10 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

102.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.60 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

33.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

6.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.11 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

18.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.01 mg

99+

Copper

0.14 mg

0.07 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.40 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

19.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

36.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

88.26 g

Ash

0.52 g

0.30 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

30.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

20.68 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

30.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

250.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

420.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

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

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Succulent

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Acidic, Sour

Origin

Sri Lanka

India

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-7

6-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

China

Other Countries

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

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus aurantifolia

Synonym

Not Available

not available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

Species

A. carambola

C. aurantifolia

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.