Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
  
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
  
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
  
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
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, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg
  
4
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
258.00 kcal
  
28
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Melon, Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Acidic, Sour
  
Luscious, Sweet
  
Origin
India
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
4.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
Warm, Without frosts
  
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.
  
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Carica papaya
  
Synonym
not available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Caricaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Carica
  
Species
C. aurantifolia
  
C. papaya
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Papaya
  
Difference Between Lime and Papaya
We might think that Lime and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Papaya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Papaya 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 Papaya is Sapindales and Brassicales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.