Cranberry vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry and lime:
- Both lime and cranberry are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lime has more thiamin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry (Cranberries, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and cranberry has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry is heavier in carbs and similar to lime for protein and fat. Cranberry has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 91% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cranberry has 12g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and cranberry are high in dietary fiber. Cranberry has 29% more dietary fiber than lime - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cranberry has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cranberry has 4.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.46g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and cranberry are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and cranberry are high in Vitamin C. Lime has 108% more Vitamin C than cranberry - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cranberry has 14mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cranberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cranberry has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cranberry has 5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lime has more thiamin and folate. Both cranberry and lime contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cranberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.101 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.295 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.057 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 313% more calcium than cranberry - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cranberry has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of potassium - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and cranberry has 80mg 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, both cranberry and lime contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cranberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 91 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry and lime contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cranberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.022 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.022 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry and lime contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.033 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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5% | total 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or cranberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and cranberry has 46 calories.
Does lime or cranberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and cranberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and cranberry has 12g of carbohydrates.