Lime Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and carrots are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 408% more Vitamin C than carrot - lime juice has 30mg 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 juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both lime juice and carrots contain significant amounts of folate.
| Lime Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 136% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 174% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg 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, lime juice has more quercetin than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.51 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 Juice | 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, both lime juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lime Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.015 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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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 juice or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does lime juice or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.