Lime and Coconut
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
24.23 g
8
Fiber
2.80 g
22
9.00 g
2
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
6.23 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
5.10 mg
24
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.20 g
33
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
356.00 mg
12
Iron
0.60 mg
21
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
88.26 g
17
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.97 g
8
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
298.00 kcal
19
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
India
America, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6-7.5
3.5-8.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Philippines
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cocos
Species
C. aurantifolia
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Arecaceae
Difference Between Lime and Coconut
We might think that Lime and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Coconut with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lime and Coconut is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
