Lime and Kumquat
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
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
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
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
15.90 g
21
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.50 g
6
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
9.36 g
25
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
5.10 mg
24
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
71.00 kcal
12
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
392.00 kcal
4
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
Yes
No
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet, Tart
Origin
India
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-6.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
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
not available
Fortunella margarita
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. japonica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
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 Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Kumquat belong to and 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.
