Lime

Lemon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.50 g9.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.70 g2.50 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.12

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg53.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mg5.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

102.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

18.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

19.00 mg26.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

36.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.26 g88.98 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.30 g0.30 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NANA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal29.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA22.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA267.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal21.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal22.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal285.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Acidic, Sour

Sour

4.10 Origin

India

China, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-7.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Citrus limon

6.2 Synonym

not available

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

7.10 Species

C. aurantifolia

C. limon

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lime and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Lemon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Lemon 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 Lemon is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.