Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Unknown
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Rambota
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Rambutan and Lime
We might think that Rambutan and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Lime with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Lime is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.