Lime

Kumquat

Lime and Kumquat

Lime

Kumquat

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating 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

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.50 g15.90 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g6.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

1.70 g9.36 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g1.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.09 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.43 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg43.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.10 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.86 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg486.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg0.86 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg62.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

18.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.01 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

19.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

36.00 mg124.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg13.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.26 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal71.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal71.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

295.00 kcal268.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal71.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal130.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal245.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal392.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Citrus

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Succulent

Juicy

Taste

Acidic, Sour

Sweet, Tart

Origin

India

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.56-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Cold, 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.

The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Mexico

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Citrus aurantiifolia

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Species

C. aurantifolia

C. japonica

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lime and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Kumquat with peel is 30.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.