Lime

Carambola

Lime and Carambola

Lime

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.50 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.70 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

102.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

18.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

19.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

36.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.26 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.30 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

420.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Acidic, Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

India

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-7.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

not available

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. aurantifolia

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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Difference Between Lime and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Carambola 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 Lime and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.