Lime
Limes (Citrus aurantifolia) are the fruit of tropical citrus tree closely related to lemons. This evergreen tree is in the Rue family, Rutaceae, which also includes citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and kumquats. Limes are native to Southeast Asia, and probably originated in Indonesia or Malaysia. They made their way to the eastern Mediterranean with the Arabs, and to the western Mediterranean, with returning Crusaders, and eventually to the West Indies, when Columbus introduced citrus fruits there on his second voyage. These limes, used in most of the world, are what we call Key Limes.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size 1 lime (67g)
Total Calories 20
Fat calories 1
% daily value*
Total Fat 134g
0%
Saturated fat 15g
22%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0g
0%
Sodium 1 mg
0%
Total carbohydrates 7g
2%
Dietary fiber 2g
8%
Sugar 1g
Protein 469mg
1%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%
Vitamin E 1%
thiamin 1%
riboflavin 1%
niancin 1%
Vitamin B6 1 %
folate 1%
phosphorus 1%
magnesium 1%
*Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
