Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. melongena
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Eggplant and Lime
We might think that Eggplant and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Lime with peel is 25.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Lime is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.