Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Green
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Light Green
Magenta
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
NA
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
NA
Facts about
- 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.
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. aurantifolia
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Lime and Boysenberry
We might think that Lime and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Boysenberry with peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Boysenberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lime and Boysenberry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.