Lime and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
2.80 g
22
0.50 g
40
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
2.80 mg
1
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
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.50 mg
19
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
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
Not Available
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
Not Available
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
NA
Origin
India
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
NA
Soil pH
6-7.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Mexico
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
not available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrus
Physalis
Species
C. aurantifolia
Physalis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lime and Physalis
We might think that Lime and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lime and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
