Pomelo and Lime
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.62 g
99+
10.50 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
2.80 g
22
Sugar
Not Available
1.70 g
99+
Protein
0.76 g
38
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.22 mg
99+
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.22 mg
27
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
61.00 mg
12
29.10 mg
30
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.60 mcg
31
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.04 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
216.00 mg
34
102.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.11 mg
99+
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
4.00 mg
99+
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.08 mg
25
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.07 mg
35
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
19.00 mg
25
Omega 6s
Not Available
36.00 mg
40
Sterol
Water Content
89.10 g
14
88.26 g
17
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
38.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
20.68 kcal
26
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal
22
420.00 kcal
2
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Citrus grandis
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. maxima
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pomelo and Lime
We might think that Pomelo and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Lime with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Lime 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 Pomelo and Lime is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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