Physalis and Lime
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
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
10.50 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.80 g
22
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
1.70 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.22 mg
27
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
29.10 mg
30
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.60 mcg
31
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.00 mg
30
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
102.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.07 mg
35
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
19.00 mg
25
Omega 6s
Not Available
36.00 mg
40
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
88.26 g
17
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
20.68 kcal
26
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
420.00 kcal
2
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
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
NA
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Chile, Peru
India
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
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
not available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Physalis
Citrus
Species
Physalis
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
