Lime

Miracle fruit

Lime and Miracle fruit

Lime

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

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

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.50 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

1.70 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

5.10 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

18.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.01 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 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 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

36.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

88.26 g80.50 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 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

295.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

All seasons

Monsoon

Varieties

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

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Dark red

Inside Color

Light Green

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Succulent

Fleshy

Taste

Acidic, Sour

Sweet

Origin

India

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.54.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Rainfall

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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Citrus aurantiifolia

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Rutaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Citrus

Synsepalum

Species

C. aurantifolia

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lime and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Miracle fruit with peel is 30.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.