Lemon vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and lime:
- Both lemon and lime are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lime per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and lime are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lemon for dietary fiber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and lime are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and lime are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 82% more Vitamin C than lime - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both lemon and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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,
| Lemon | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 0.4 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,
| Lemon | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and lime contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and lime contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.036 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and lime contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does lemon or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.