Physalis

Lime

Physalis and Lime

Physalis

Lime

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

Carbs

13.30 g10.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g1.70 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.07

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg29.10 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.22 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg5.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg102.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg18.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.01 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg19.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg36.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g88.26 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal30.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal295.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal20.68 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal420.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Green

Inside Color

Orange

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Acidic, Sour

Origin

Chile, Peru

India

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

5-6.16-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Citrus aurantifolia

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Citrus aurantiifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Solanaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Physalis

Citrus

Species

Physalis

C. aurantifolia

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Physalis and Lime

We might think that Physalis and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Lime is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Lime with peel is 77.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Lime belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Lime is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.