Lime and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
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
NA
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.80 g
22
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
5.10 mg
24
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Moist, 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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Averrhoa carambola
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
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Citrus
Averrhoa
Species
C. aurantifolia
A. carambola
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lime and Carambola
We might think that Lime and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Carambola 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 Lime and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
