Lime

Gooseberry

Lime and Gooseberry

Lime

Gooseberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Chances of sunburn

Gastric irritation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.50 g10.18 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

1.70 g4.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 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 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.10 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.22 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg70.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.58 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

102.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

18.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.01 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

19.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

36.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.26 g87.87 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.49 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal44.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal44.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

295.00 kcal360.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

20.68 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

420.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Summer

Varieties

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Succulent

Crispy

Taste

Acidic, Sour

Astringent

Origin

India

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.56-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Dry, 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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Germany

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantifolia

Ribes uva-crispa

Synonym

Citrus aurantiifolia

Ribes grossularia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Saxifragales

Family

Rutaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrus

Ribes

Species

C. aurantifolia

R. uva-crispa

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Lime and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Gooseberry with peel is 30.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.