Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
China, Japan
India
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Not Available
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. communis
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pear and Lime
We might think that Pear and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Lime with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Lime is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.