Lime vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and broccoli:
- Both lime and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 65% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Lime has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than broccoli by weight - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 303% more protein than lime - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and broccoli are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 207% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 14 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 168 times more Vitamin K than lime - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Lime | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 42% more calcium than lime - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Lime | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | 3.26 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.8 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 7.84 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.06 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,
| Lime | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lime and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lime | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.055 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does lime or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.