Blueberry vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and lime:
- Both lime and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has more niacin.
- Lime has 4.8 times less sugar than blueberry.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime has 47% less calories than blueberry - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is similar to lime for protein, carbs and fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Lime has 17% more dietary fiber than blueberry - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 4.8 times less sugar than blueberry - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and blueberry are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 200% more Vitamin C than blueberry - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blueberry has more niacin. Both blueberry and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 450% more calcium than blueberry - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of potassium - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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,
| Blueberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 0.4 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, both blueberry and lime contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blueberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blueberry has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 0.036 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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime has 50% less calories than blueberry - lime has 30 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does lime or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.