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Lychee and Lime


Lime and Lychee


Benefits

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
  
  

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   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
16.53 g   
19
10.50 g   
99+

Fiber
1.30 g   
33
2.80 g   
22

Sugar
15.23 g   
8
1.70 g   
99+

Protein
0.83 g   
35
0.70 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
2.00 mcg   
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg   
14
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
24
0.20 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.22 mg   
27

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg   
21
8.00 mcg   
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg   
7
29.10 mg   
30

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg   
38
0.22 mg   
28

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg   
33
0.60 mcg   
31

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
7.10 mg   
14
5.10 mg   
24

Fat
0.44 g   
20
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
171.00 mg   
99+
102.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
0.60 mg   
21

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
33.00 mg   
13

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.11 mg   
22

Phosphorus
31.00 mg   
16
18.00 mg   
27

Manganese
0.06 mg   
99+
0.01 mg   
99+

Copper
0.15 mg   
11
0.07 mg   
35

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
65.00 mg   
12
19.00 mg   
25

Omega 6s
67.00 mg   
27
36.00 mg   
40

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
81.76 g   
99+
88.26 g   
17

Ash
0.44 g   
30
0.30 g   
38

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal   
10
30.00 kcal   
23

Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal   
8
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal   
21
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal   
8
20.68 kcal   
26

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal   
28
420.00 kcal   
2

Characteristics

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   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Bright red, Pink red   
Green   

Inside Color
Greyish-white   
Light Green   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Succulent   

Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet   
Acidic, Sour   

Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam   
India   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained   
Clay loam, Sandy loam   

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
6-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts   
Sunny, Warm to hot climate   

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis   
Citrus aurantifolia   

Synonym
Nephelium litchi   
not available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Sapindales   
Sapindales   

Family
Sapindaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Litchi   
Citrus   

Species
L. chinensis   
C. aurantifolia   

Generic Group
Soapberry   
Citrus fruit   

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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.

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