Lime Juice vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and pistachio:
- Lime juice has 3.5 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Lime juice has 70% less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and lime juice has 96% less calories than pistachio - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and pistachio has 572 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 19% |
| Fat | 2% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice has 70% less carbohydrates than pistachio - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 24 times more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice has 3.5 times less sugar than pistachio - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and pistachio has 7.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 49 times more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and pistachio has 21.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and lime juice has 100% less saturated fat than pistachio - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 900% more Vitamin C than pistachio - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime juice and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 886% more Vitamin E than lime juice - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lime Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 664% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 761% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg 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 Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 13.13 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 Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime juice or pistachio contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and lime juice has 100% less calories than pistachio - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and pistachio has 572 calories.
Does lime juice or pistachio have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or pistachio contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
Does lime juice or pistachio contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
Does lime juice or pistachio contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 760% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg of potassium.