Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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
Any time except an hour after meal
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
India
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Mexico
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Dried Grape
Citrus aurantiifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Grape
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Raisin and Lime
We might think that Raisin and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Lime with peel is 299.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin 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 Raisin and Lime is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.