Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
India
North America
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
not available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
Difference Between Lime and Cranberry
We might think that Lime and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Cranberry with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Cranberry 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 Lime and Cranberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.