Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Chances of sunburn
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
  
16
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Berry
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
  
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Red
  
Green
  
Inside Color
White
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Bitter, Tart
  
Acidic, Sour
  
Origin
North America
  
India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
4.5-5
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
  
- 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
United States of America
  
China
  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
not available
  
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 macrocarpon
  
C. aurantifolia
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Cranberry and Lime
We might think that Cranberry and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Lime with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Lime belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Lime is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.