Lime and Carambola

Lime

Carambola

Carambola and Lime

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.50 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

Sugar

1.70 g

99+

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.70 g

99+

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.07

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg

99+

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

5.10 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg

99+

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.60 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

6.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.11 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

18.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.01 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.07 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

19.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

36.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

88.26 g

91.38 g

Ash

0.30 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Light Green

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Succulent

Crispy

Taste

Acidic, Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

India

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.5

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Taiwan

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

Mexico

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

not available

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

Species

C. aurantifolia

A. carambola

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.