Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Green
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Citrus aurantiifolia
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Lime and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Lime and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Gold Kiwi with peel is 30.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.