Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant 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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g12.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g4.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.70 g4.04 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g0.39 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.01 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)
0.20 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.06 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg1.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg13.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg1.20 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg5.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg91.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.13 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg85.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.25 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg8.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.11 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg13.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg0.36 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
36.00 mg33.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.26 g87.13 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.20 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA42.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA308.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal151.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal54.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal164.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Red
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
India
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.54.5-5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
not available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrus
Vaccinium
Species
C. aurantifolia
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath