Lime vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is similar to carrot juice for protein, carbs and fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 242% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 477 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lime and carrot juice contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lime | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 38% more calcium than carrot juice - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 186% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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 | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lime has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Lime | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.061 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does lime or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.