Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Not Available
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. clementina
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Clementine and Lime
We might think that Clementine and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine 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 Clementine and Lime is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.