Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Acidic, Sour
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tangerine and Lime
We might think that Tangerine and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine 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 Tangerine and Lime is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.