Lemon

Lime

Lemon and Lime

Lemon

Lime

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

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

Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., 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

Carbs

9.30 g10.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.50 g1.70 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.10 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.07

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg29.10 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.22 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.10 mg5.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg102.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

26.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

16.00 mg18.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg19.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

63.00 mg36.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.98 g88.26 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal30.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal295.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal20.68 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal30.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal420.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Varieties

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Green

Inside Color

Yellow

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Succulent

Taste

Sour

Acidic, Sour

Origin

China, India

India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Citrus aurantifolia

Synonym

Citrus Limon

Citrus aurantiifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Species

C. limon

C. aurantifolia

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lemon and Lime

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Lime with peel is 29.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon 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 Lemon and Lime is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.