Lime and Pear
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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
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+
15.23 g
26
Fiber
2.80 g
22
3.10 g
19
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
9.75 g
24
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
5.10 mg
24
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
88.26 g
17
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
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
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Green
Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Pear
Texture
Succulent
Grainy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
India
China, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.5
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Pyrus communis
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Pyrus
Species
C. aurantifolia
P. communis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Lime and Pear
We might think that Lime and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Pear with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Pear 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 Pear is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
