Grapefruit vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and lime:
- Both lime and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Lime has 75% less sugar than grapefruit.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is similar to lime for protein, carbs and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 75% less sugar than grapefruit - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Lime is very similar to lime for Vitamin C - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 28 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both grapefruit and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 50% more calcium than grapefruit - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lime has 650% more iron than grapefruit - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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 grapefruit and lime contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Grapefruit | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | 0.4 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,
| Grapefruit | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lime has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and lime contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Lime (Limes, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does lime or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.