Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
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
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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
-
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
India
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- 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
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
Mexico
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Diospyros kaki
Citrus aurantiifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. kaki
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Lime
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Lime with peel is 70.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Lime is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.