Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
  
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
  
Chances of sunburn
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Not Available
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
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
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
  
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Yes
  
Color
Dark green, Green
  
Green
  
Inside Color
White
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Cylindrical
  
Round
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Juicy, Watery
  
Acidic, Sour
  
Origin
India
  
India
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
Facts about
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
  
- 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
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
Top Importer
France
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
  
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
not available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Citrus
  
Species
C. sativus
  
C. aurantifolia
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Citrus fruit
  
Compare Cucumber and Lime
It is important compare Cucumber and Lime as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Cucumber Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, strengthens bones and treatment of sore eyes.
Lime Benefits: cures fever, digestive aid, eye care, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Cucumber are: promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, regulates hair growth and shiny hair and hair benefits of Lime are: promotes longer and healthier hair and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, red rash, runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and watery eyes and the symptoms of second fruit are: breathing difficulty, coughing, eye irritation, hives, inflammation, nasal congestion, runny nose, skin rash and wheezing. Get sorted Cucumber vs Lime comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.