Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
India
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
- 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.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
L. chinensis
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Soapberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lychee and Lime
We might think that Lychee and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Lime 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 Lychee and Lime is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.