Lime vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and lime are high in dietary fiber.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
- Lime has 63% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Lime has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lime.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and lime has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 18% |
| Fat | 3% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime has 63% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and lime are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 493% more dietary fiber than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and lime contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and lime has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and lime are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lime does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lime and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lime and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 206% more calcium than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 714% more potassium than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime (Limes, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and lime has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime has 60% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lime contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lime contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lime contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 710% more potassium than lime - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and lime has 102mg of potassium.