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1. Lime Facts
2. Types of Limes
3. Nutritional Value of Limes
4. Health Benefits of Limes

Lime Facts

History and Origin

Types of Limes

Types of Limes grown and sold in Australia

Lime Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Lime ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Limes, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 fruit (5cm” dia) = 67 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	30	1.5%
Protein	g	0.70	1.4%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.20	0.2%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	10.54	3.8%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.8	10%
Sugars, total	g	1.69
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	33	2.5%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.60	3.3%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	6	1.4%
Phosphorus, P	mg	18	1.4%
Potassium, K	mg	102	2.1%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.11	1%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.065	7.2%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.008	0.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.4	0.7%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	29.1	32.3%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.030	2.5%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.020	1.5%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.200	1.2%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.217	4.3%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.043	2.5%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	8	2%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	2	0.2%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.22	1.4%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.6	0.5%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.022	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.019
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.055
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	30
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lime Nutritional Value

Lime Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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