Lime and Cherimoya
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
17.71 g
18
Fiber
2.80 g
22
3.00 g
20
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
12.87 g
12
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.57 g
14
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.10 mg
6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.13 mg
5
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.64 mg
21
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.35 mg
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.26 mg
5
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
12.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
0.27 mg
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
6.00 mcg
34
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.68 g
11
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
287.00 mg
20
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.09 mg
33
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
318.00 mg
1
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
56.00 mg
29
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
79.39 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
75.00 kcal
9
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
Not Available
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet
Origin
India
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-7.5
6.5-7.6
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Annona cherimola
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Citrus
Annona
Species
C. aurantifolia
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lime and Cherimoya
We might think that Lime and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Cherimoya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lime and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Sapindales and Magnoliales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
