Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Chances of sunburn
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, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Light Green
Taste
Astringent
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
India
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- 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
Germany
China
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Gooseberry and Lime
We might think that Gooseberry and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Lime with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Lime belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gooseberry and Lime is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.