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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.50 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.70 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

18.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.01 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

19.00 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

36.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.26 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

295.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Light Green
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Succulent
Crunchy

Taste

Acidic, Sour
Juicy, Watery

Origin

India
India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loam

Soil pH

6-7.56-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm

Facts

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.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
France

Top Exporter

Mexico
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Citrus aurantiifolia
Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucumis

Species

C. aurantifolia
C. sativus

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Lime and Cucumber

We might think that Lime and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Cucumber is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Cucumber with peel is 30.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.