Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Heart burn
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
3.90 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.20 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.60 g1.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.90 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.230.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg0.22 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg0.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.70 mg5.10 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
237.00 mg102.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.27 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
5.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
10.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
11.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.17 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.11 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.06 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
80.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg10.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
94.52 g88.26 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
18.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal30.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal295.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal20.68 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Red
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Central America, South America
India
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.86-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Citrus aurantiifolia
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Solanum
Citrus
Species
S. lycopersicum
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit