Lime vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and carrots:
- Both lime and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for protein and fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and carrots are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lime for dietary fiber - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and carrots are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 393% more Vitamin C than carrot - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 416 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lime | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 214% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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, both lime and carrots contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lime | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lime has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Lime | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.1 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% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does lime or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.