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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Color
Green
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellowish Green
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Astringent
Origin
India
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Warm
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.
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
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
not available
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
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 Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available 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.