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Lime and Orange


Orange and Lime


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties   

General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff   
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing   
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Chances of sunburn   
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
No   

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+
11.75 g   
99+

Fiber
2.80 g   
22
2.40 g   
24

Sugar
1.70 g   
99+
9.35 g   
26

Protein
0.70 g   
99+
0.94 g   
28

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07   
20
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
11.00 mcg   
26

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
31
0.09 mg   
8

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg   
99+
0.28 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg   
27
0.25 mg   
21

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
39
0.06 mg   
29

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg   
27
30.00 mcg   
8

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg   
30
53.20 mg   
14

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg   
28
0.18 mg   
31

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
0.12 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
102.00 mg   
99+
181.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.60 mg   
21
0.10 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
33.00 mg   
13
40.00 mg   
7

Magnesium
6.00 mg   
29
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.11 mg   
22
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
18.00 mg   
27
14.00 mg   
32

Manganese
0.01 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
99+

Copper
0.07 mg   
35
0.05 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.50 mcg   
11

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
19.00 mg   
25
7.00 mg   
32

Omega 6s
36.00 mg   
40
18.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.26 g   
17
86.75 g   
28

Ash
0.30 g   
38
0.44 g   
30

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
63.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
47.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
45.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
300.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal   
26
61.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal   
38
45.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal   
19
260.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal   
2
333.00 kcal   
12

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tree fruit   
Citrus   

Season
All seasons   
Winter   

Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime   
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   

Color
Green   
Orange   

Inside Color
Light Green   
Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Succulent   
Succulent   

Taste
Acidic, Sour   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
India   
South-Eastern Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam   
Loam, Sandy loam   

Soil pH
6-7.5   
6-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate   
Hot   

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.
  
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Brazil   

Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico   
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Germany   

Top Exporter
Mexico   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia   
Citrus sinensis   

Synonym
not available   
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis   

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. × sinensis   

Generic Group
Citrus fruit   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Lime and Orange

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Orange with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Orange 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 Orange is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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