Banana and Lime
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
10.50 g
99+
Fiber
2.60 g
23
2.80 g
22
Sugar
12.20 g
15
1.70 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.22 mg
27
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
29.10 mg
30
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
0.60 mcg
31
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
9.80 mg
7
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
102.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.07 mg
35
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
19.00 mg
25
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
36.00 mg
40
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
88.26 g
17
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
20.68 kcal
26
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
420.00 kcal
2
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Papua New Guinea
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
not available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Musaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Musa
Citrus
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Banana
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Banana and Lime
We might think that Banana and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Lime with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Lime belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Lime is Zingiberales and Sapindales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
