Lime and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
12.92 g
38
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.40 g
7
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
8.20 g
33
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Green
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet
Origin
India
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
not available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Citrus
Acca
Species
C. aurantifolia
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Lime and Feijoa
We might think that Lime and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
