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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
100 g

Carbs

75.03 g10.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

8.00 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

63.35 g1.70 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.45 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg29.10 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.22 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.30 mg5.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.39 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg102.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.02 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

39.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

43.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.29 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

62.00 mg18.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.01 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.21 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg19.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

16.00 mg36.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

20.53 g88.26 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.60 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal30.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal295.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal20.68 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green

Inside Color

Brown
Light Green

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Succulent

Taste

Sweet
Acidic, Sour

Origin

Iraq
India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

8-106-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
  • Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
  • Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Egypt
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Top Importer

India
United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera
Citrus aurantifolia

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera
Citrus aurantiifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae
Rosidae

Order

Arecales
Sapindales

Family

Arecaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Phoenix
Citrus

Species

P. dactylifera
C. aurantifolia

Generic Group

Palm
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Date and Lime

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Lime with peel is 282.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Lime belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Lime is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.