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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.50 g13.34 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g1.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.70 g10.58 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.81 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.38 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg26.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg10.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.31 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg166.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg37.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

18.00 mg20.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

19.00 mg18.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

36.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.26 g85.17 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

295.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal50.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal370.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

All seasons
Winter

Varieties

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Orange

Inside Color

Light Green
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Succulent

Taste

Acidic, Sour
Sweet-Sour

Origin

India
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.56-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Sunny

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.
  • 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..

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

Mexico
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus reticulata

Synonym

Citrus aurantiifolia
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

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. aurantifolia
C. reticulata

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Lime and Tangerine

We might think that Lime and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Tangerine is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Tangerine with peel is 30.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.