Lime and Elderberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g
99+
18.40 g
16
Fiber
2.80 g
22
7.00 g
4
Sugar
1.70 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.66 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
30.00 mcg
17
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
11
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
27
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
39
0.23 mg
6
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg
30
36.00 mg
23
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg
28
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg
31
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg
99+
280.00 mg
21
Iron
0.60 mg
21
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
6.00 mg
14
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
38.00 mg
9
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
5.00 mg
30
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.07 mg
35
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg
25
85.00 mg
9
Omega 6s
36.00 mg
40
162.00 mg
12
Sterol
Water Content
88.26 g
17
79.80 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.60 g
20
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
73.00 kcal
11
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
200.00 kcal
4
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
280.00 kcal
12
Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal
2
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green
Black, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Magenta
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Citrus
Sambucus
Species
C. aurantifolia
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between Lime and Elderberry
We might think that Lime and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
