Lime vs. Plums

Nutrition comparison of Lime and Plums


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lime versus plums (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and plums:

  • Lime has 4.8 times less sugar than plum.
  • Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Plum has more niacin.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lime and plums is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lime and plums contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lime is similar to plums for protein, carbs and fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lime Plums
Protein 6% 6%
Carbohydrates 90% 89%
Fat 4% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lime and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than plum - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime has 4.8 times less sugar than plum - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lime and plums contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lime and plums are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 206% more Vitamin C than plum - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lime and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lime and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lime and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Plum has more niacin. Both lime and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Lime Plums
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.028 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.026 MG
Niacin 0.2 MG 0.417 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.217 MG 0.135 MG
Vitamin B6 0.043 MG 0.029 MG
Folate 8 UG 5 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lime has 450% more calcium than plum - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Lime has 253% more iron than plum - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Plum has 54% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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 Plums
Quercetin 0.4 mg 0.9 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 Plums
beta-carotene 30 UG 190 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 73 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and plums contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Lime Plums
linoleic acid 0.036 G 0.044 G
Total 0.036 G 0.044 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime (Limes, raw) and Plums (Plums, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lime or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime and plums contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.

Does lime or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.

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