Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Chances of sunburn
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
- 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.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Feijoa and Lime
We might think that Feijoa and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa 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 Feijoa and Lime is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.