Lime Juice vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice 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 juice
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, lime juice contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrot juice for fat. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 88% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has 100% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 253% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - lime juice has 30mg 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 juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice 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, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, lime juice contains more folate.
| Lime Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 71% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg 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 150% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg 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 Juice | 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, both lime juice and carrot juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lime Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.015 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 Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 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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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 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 carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does lime juice or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.