Lime

Selection Information

Usage:

Selection: Good-quality Limes will be medium to large in size, smooth skinned, light to deep-green in color and firm but not too hard.

Avoid: Avoid product that is too small, is soft, wrinkled, rough or has yellow skin.

Seasonal Information

Available year-round.

Lime Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 raw lime, appr. 2" diameter (67g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%	Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 2%	Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Limes are very low in Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Sodium. They're also a great source also a good source of Calcium, Iron and Copper, and an excellent source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.

Juicing

Lime are great for juicing and turning into limeade.

Lime

Selection Information

Seasonal Information

Lime Nutritional Information

Juicing

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