Lime and Cucumber
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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 g
99+
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
0.50 g
40
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
5.10 mg
24
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
88.26 g
17
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
Not Available
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
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
6-7.5
6-6.8
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
not available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.
