Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g19.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g2.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.70 g16.30 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.06 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.40 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 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg2.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg0.11 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg4.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg4.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg232.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.37 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg35.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg17.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.11 mg0.15 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg14.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg0.13 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.20 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
36.00 mg144.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA31.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
88.26 g79.11 g
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95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA74.00 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
NA71.42 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA249.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal69.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal65.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet
Origin
India
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Dry, 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Mexico
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Ficus carica
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Citrus
Ficus
Species
C. aurantifolia
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry