Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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 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
Allergic reaction
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, 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 g12.02 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.70 g9.18 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g0.85 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.09 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.64 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.15 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg24.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg48.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg0.20 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg14.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.15 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg177.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.14 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg30.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.11 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg21.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg0.02 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
36.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.26 g86.58 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal49.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal249.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
India
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.56-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
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
Spain
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus clementina
Synonym
not available
Not Available
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. clementina
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit