Lime and Huckleberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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+
8.70 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
Not Available
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
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
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
Not Available
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
Not Available
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
Not Available
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.07 mg
35
Not Available
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
90.70 g
9
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.10 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
37.00 kcal
34
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
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
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
420.00 kcal
1
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
372.00 kcal
7
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Light Green
Purple
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet
Origin
India
North America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
4-6
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Humid, 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.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Canada
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Mexico
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrus
Gaylussacia
Species
C. aurantifolia
G. brachycera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
Difference Between Lime and Huckleberry
We might think that Lime and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Huckleberry with peel is Not Available and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
