Lime

American Persimmon

Lime and American Persimmon

Lime

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Good conditioner, 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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

Along with meal, 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.50 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

1.70 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

5.10 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

18.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.01 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

19.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

36.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.26 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

295.00 kcal276.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Succulent

Juicy

Taste

Acidic, Sour

Sweet

Origin

India

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

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.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

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, Mexico

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Citrus aurantiifolia

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Rutaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Citrus

Diospyros

Species

C. aurantifolia

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lime and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and American Persimmon with peel is 30.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lime and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.