Lime vs. Raspberries
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Raspberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
raspberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and raspberries:
- Both raspberries and lime are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lime has more beta-carotene than raspberry, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lime.
- Raspberry has more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime has 42% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to raspberries for protein. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for raspberries, 8:82:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 82% |
| Fat | 3% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both raspberries and lime are high in dietary fiber. Raspberry has 132% more dietary fiber than lime - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and lime are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both raspberries and lime are high in Vitamin C. Lime has 11% more Vitamin C than raspberry - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raspberry has more niacin and folate. Both lime and raspberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.598 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of calcium - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of iron - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Raspberry has 48% more potassium than lime - raspberry has 151mg 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 raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 12 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 16 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 136 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.126 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.126 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.249 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.249 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 Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raspberries or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime has 40% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does raspberries or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.