Rambutan and Lime
Benefits
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g
22
10.50 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.80 g
22
Sugar
15.70 g
6
1.70 g
99+
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
40
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg
13
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.22 mg
27
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
29.10 mg
30
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.60 mcg
31
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
0.00 mg
32
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
102.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.90 mg
5
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
1.00 mg
3
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
35
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
19.00 mg
25
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
36.00 mg
40
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
79.50 g
99+
88.26 g
17
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
36
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal
10
20.68 kcal
26
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal
9
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
420.00 kcal
2
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Unknown
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Rambota
not available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Citrus
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.
