1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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
1.5 Side Effects
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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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
10.50 g
Rank: 50 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
1.70 g
Rank: 57 (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
0.70 g
Rank: 41 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
Rank: 31 (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
5.10 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.20 g
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
102.00 mg
Rank: 69 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
0.60 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
33.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
6.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.11 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
18.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.01 mg
Rank: 59 (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.07 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
19.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
36.00 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
88.26 g
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.30 g
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall) ▶
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
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Green
4.6 Inside Color
Light Green
4.7 Shape
Round
4.8 Texture
Succulent
4.9 Taste
Acidic, Sour
4.10 Origin
India
4.11 Grows on
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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5.2.2 Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.3 Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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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
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Mexico
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
6.2 Synonym
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
7.11 Generic Group
Citrus fruit