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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

15.40 g10.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g1.70 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg29.10 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.22 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg5.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg102.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg18.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.01 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg19.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg36.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g88.26 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal30.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal295.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal20.68 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Green

Inside Color

Grey
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Tart
Acidic, Sour

Origin

Asia, Europe
India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-6.56-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
China

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Citrus aurantifolia

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Citrus aurantiifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes
Citrus

Species

R. nigrum
C. aurantifolia

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Lime

We might think that Blackcurrant and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Lime is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Lime with peel is 63.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Lime belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Lime is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.