Lime and Pomegranate
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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, 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+
18.70 g
14
Fiber
2.80 g
22
4.00 g
14
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
13.67 g
10
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.67 g
13
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.38 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
10.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.60 mg
16
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
5.10 mg
24
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
1.17 g
5
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
236.00 mg
29
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.35 mg
7
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
36.00 mg
13
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.12 mg
28
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.16 mg
10
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
79.00 mg
25
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
77.93 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.53 g
23
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
83.00 kcal
8
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
366.66 kcal
8
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
210.00 kcal
25
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Light Green
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
India, Iran
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6-7.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Iran
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Punica granatum
Synonym
not available
Punica malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Citrus
Punica
Species
C. aurantifolia
P. granatum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pomegranate
Difference Between Lime and Pomegranate
We might think that Lime and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Pomegranate belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lime and Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
