Making Smoothies with Limes

Limes are small green oval shaped citrus fruits that grow on short, bushy trees. They contain green skin and flesh that is very juicy in texture. Limes have are typically more acidic than lemons, giving them a more bitter and sour flavor. They also typically contain less sugar, although both lemons and limes are low sugar fruits.


Smoothie Recipes with Limes

Gotta Have My Pops

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Mango Mint

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Hulk Blood

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Lime Flavor Pairings

Spearmint, Rosemary, Cranberries, Litchee, Melon (honeydew), Kiwifruit, Raspberry, Tangerine, Pineapple, Watermelon, Strawberry, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout, Corn (yellow), Celery, Mushroom (white), Garlic, Lettuce (romaine), Onion, Jicama, Shallots, Fennel Bulb, Jalapeno, Serrano Pepper, Tomatillo, Quinoa (raw), Bitter Melon, Cilantro, Mushroom (portabella), Sweet Potato, Blackberry, Apple, Almonds, Banana, Avocado (commercial), Basil (fresh), Bell Pepper (green), Bell Pepper (red), Bell Pepper (yellow), Brown Sugar, Cabbage (red), Chard (swiss), Coffee (brewed), Apricot, Coconut Meat, Grapes, Honey, Macadamia Nuts, Olive Oil, Peppermint, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Squash (butternut), Tomato, Beet Root, Cauliflower, Coconut Water (beverage), Arugula, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper (spice), Coconut Milk (raw), Blueberry, Corn (white), Guava, Pomegranate, Spinach, Peach, Pear, Papaya, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mango, Onion (spring/scallion), Ginger Root, Orange, Melon (cantaloupe),
Lime Nutrition Facts
Amount Per 100g
Calories 30.0
Calories from Fat 1.8
Total Fat 0.2g
Saturated Fat 0.022g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.055g
Cholesterol 0.0mg
Sodium 2.0mg
Potassium 102.0mg
Total Carbohydrate 10.54g
Dietary Fiber 2.8g
Sugars 1.69g
Protein 0.7g
Vitamin A 2.0µg
Vitamin C 29.1mg
Calcium 33.0mg
Iron 0.6mg
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs.
Vitamins
Choline 5.1mg
Folate 8.0µg
Niacin 0.2mg
Riboflavin 0.02mg
Thiamin 0.03mg
Vitamin B-12 0.0µg
Vitamin B-6 0.043mg
Vitamin D 0.0IU
Vitamin E 0.22mg
Vitamin K 0.6µg
Minerals
Copper 0.065mg
Magnesium 6.0mg
Phosphorus 18.0mg
Selenium 0.4µg
Zinc 0.11mg
Other
Caffeine 0.0mg
Theobromine 0.0mg
Water 88.26g
All nutrient values are calculated from the USDA nutrition database.
Scientific Name Citrus latifolia
Nitrogen Factor 6.25
Protein Factor 3.36
Fat Factor 8.37
Carb Factor 2.48