Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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, 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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Mexico
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Not Available
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. domestica
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Plum and Lime
We might think that Plum and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Lime with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum and Lime belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Plum and Lime is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.