Lime and Pomelo
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
9.62 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
1.00 g
36
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.76 g
38
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.22 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
61.00 mg
12
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.04 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
216.00 mg
34
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.11 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
4.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.08 mg
25
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
Not Available
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
89.10 g
14
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
38.00 kcal
33
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
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
290.00 kcal
22
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.5
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus maxima
Synonym
not available
Citrus grandis
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. maxima
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lime and Pomelo
We might think that Lime and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Pomelo with peel is Not Available and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
