Lime Juice vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and basil:
- Both lime juice and basil are high in Vitamin C.
- Basil has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Basil is a great source of potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 37% |
| Fat | 3% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Basil has 300% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 650% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and basil are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime juice and basil are high in Vitamin C. Lime juice has 67% more Vitamin C than basil - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 131 times more Vitamin A than lime juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 690 times more Vitamin K than lime juice - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime juice and basil contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lime Juice | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg 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 | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 3142 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5650 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, basil has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does lime juice or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is lime juice or basil better for protein?
Basil has 650% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does lime juice or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does lime juice or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.