Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
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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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Greyish-white
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Citrus aurantiifolia
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Lime and Rambutan
We might think that Lime and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Rambutan with peel is 30.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.