Grapefruit vs. Lime Juice
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Lime Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
lime juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and lime juice:
- Both lime juice and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Lime juice has 75% less sugar than grapefruit.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is similar to lime juice for protein, carbs and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for lime juice, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 93% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 300% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice has 75% less sugar than grapefruit - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime juice and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Lime juice is very similar to lime juice for Vitamin C - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 28 times more Vitamin A than lime juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both grapefruit and lime juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.142 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 57% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both grapefruit and lime juice contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Grapefruit | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | 0.51 mg |
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,
| Grapefruit | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and lime juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and lime juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.015 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lime juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does lime juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.