Bilberry and Lime
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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
11.50 g
99+
10.50 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.80 g
22
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
1.70 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.22 mg
27
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
29.10 mg
30
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
0.60 mcg
31
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
0.00 mg
32
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
102.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.07 mg
35
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
19.00 mg
25
Omega 6s
Not Available
36.00 mg
40
Sterol
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
88.26 g
17
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
20.68 kcal
26
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
420.00 kcal
2
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark purple
Green
Inside Color
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Unknown
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
- 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
Japan
China
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
not available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Citrus
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Heath
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Bilberry and Lime
We might think that Bilberry and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Lime with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Lime belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and Lime is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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