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Lime and Date


Date and Lime


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones  

General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing  
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes  

Side Effects
Chances of sunburn  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
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  
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 g  
99+
75.03 g  
2

Fiber
2.80 g  
22
8.00 g  
3

Sugar
1.70 g  
99+
63.35 g  
1

Protein
0.70 g  
99+
2.45 g  
6

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07  
20
0.03  
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg  
33
0.00 mcg  
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.07 mg  
13

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg  
99+
1.27 mg  
5

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg  
27
0.59 mg  
3

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg  
39
0.17 mg  
10

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg  
27
19.00 mcg  
16

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg  
30
0.40 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg  
28
0.05 mg  
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg  
31
2.70 mcg  
23

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
75.00 mcg  
18

Choline
5.10 mg  
24
6.30 mg  
17

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.39 g  
22

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
102.00 mg  
99+
656.00 mg  
3

Iron
0.60 mg  
21
1.02 mg  
12

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
33.00 mg  
13
39.00 mg  
8

Magnesium
6.00 mg  
29
43.00 mg  
2

Zinc
0.11 mg  
22
0.29 mg  
9

Phosphorus
18.00 mg  
27
62.00 mg  
4

Manganese
0.01 mg  
99+
0.26 mg  
17

Copper
0.07 mg  
35
0.21 mg  
7

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
3.00 mcg  
4

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
19.00 mg  
25
3.00 mg  
35

Omega 6s
36.00 mg  
40
16.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.26 g  
17
20.53 g  
99+

Ash
0.30 g  
38
1.60 g  
4

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
282.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal  
23
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
290.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal  
26
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal  
38
461.00 kcal  
1

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
384.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal  
2
321.00 kcal  
13

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tree fruit  
Tropical  

Season
All seasons  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime  
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Green  
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Light Green  
Brown  

Shape
Round  
Oval  

Texture
Succulent  
Fleshy  

Taste
Acidic, Sour  
Sweet  

Origin
India  
Iraq  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil pH
6-7.5  
8-10  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate  
Hot, 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.
  
  • Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
  • Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
  • Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Not Available  

Beer
Yes  
Not Available  

Spirits
Yes  
Not Available  

Cocktails
Yes  
Not Available  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
Egypt  

Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico  
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates  

Top Importer
United States of America  
India  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
United Arab Emirates  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia  
Phoenix Dactylifera  

Synonym
not available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Arecidae  

Order
Sapindales  
Arecales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Arecaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Phoenix  

Species
C. aurantifolia  
P. dactylifera  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
Palm  

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Difference Between Lime and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Date 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 Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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