Lime Juice vs. Basil

Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Basil


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lime juice versus basil (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and basil:

  • Both lime juice and basil are high in Vitamin C.
  • Basil has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Basil is a great source of potassium.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lime juice and basil is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lime Juice Basil
Protein 4% 44%
Carbohydrates 93% 37%
Fat 3% 19%
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carbohydrates

Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Basil has 300% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Basil has 650% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lime juice and basil are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lime juice and basil are high in Vitamin C. Lime juice has 67% more Vitamin C than basil - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 131 times more Vitamin A than lime juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 690 times more Vitamin K than lime juice - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Basil has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime juice and basil contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Lime Juice Basil
Thiamin 0.025 MG 0.034 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.076 MG
Niacin 0.142 MG 0.902 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.123 MG 0.209 MG
Vitamin B6 0.038 MG 0.155 MG
Folate 10 UG 68 UG

Minerals

calcium

Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

iron

Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

potassium

Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Lime Juice Basil
beta-carotene 30 UG 3142 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 5650 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.

Lime Juice Basil
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.316 G
Total 0.008 G 0.316 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, basil has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.

Lime Juice Basil
linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.073 G
Total 0.015 G 0.073 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does lime juice or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.

Is lime juice or basil better for protein?
Basil has 650% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Does lime juice or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

Does lime juice or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

Does lime juice or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.