Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, 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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
India
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Ananas comosus
Synonym
not available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
A. comosus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pineapple
Difference Between Lime and Pineapple
We might think that Lime and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.