Lime and Clementine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
12.02 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
1.70 g
29
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
9.18 g
27
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.85 g
33
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.09 mg
9
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.64 mg
22
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
48.80 mg
16
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
14.00 mg
2
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
177.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
30.00 mg
14
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
Not Available
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
86.58 g
30
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
49.00 kcal
39
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
249.00 kcal
35
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
India
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus clementina
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. aurantifolia
C. clementina
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lime and Clementine
We might think that Lime and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Clementine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Clementine 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 Clementine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
