Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
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
  
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
267.00 kcal
  
25
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
  
24
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Yes
  
Color
Green
  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Acidic, Sour
  
Sour
  
Origin
India
  
China, India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
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.
  
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
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, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Citrus limon
  
Synonym
not available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Citrus
  
Species
C. aurantifolia
  
C. limon
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Citrus fruit
  
Compare Lime and Lemon
It is important compare Lime and Lemon as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Lime Benefits: cures fever, digestive aid, eye care, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Lemon Benefits: boosts immune system, cures headache, cures fever, digestive aid, flu treatment, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Lime are: promotes longer and healthier hair and treatment of dandruff and hair benefits of Lemon are: prevents hair loss and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: breathing difficulty, coughing, eye irritation, hives, inflammation, nasal congestion, runny nose, skin rash and wheezing and the symptoms of second fruit are: eczema, hives, inflammation, itching, skin rash and swelling. Get sorted Lime vs Lemon comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.