Lime vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and iceberg lettuce:
- Iceberg lettuce has 72% less carbohydrates than lime.
- Iceberg lettuce has more folate.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to iceberg lettuce per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for iceberg lettuce, 21:72:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 72% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Iceberg lettuce has 72% less carbohydrates than lime - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than iceberg lettuce - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and iceberg lettuce are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 939% more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Iceberg lettuce has 11 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has 39 times more Vitamin K than lime - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Iceberg lettuce has more folate. Both lime and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 83% more calcium than iceberg lettuce - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of potassium - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 141mg 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 | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | 1.42 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.03 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.15 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.06 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 | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 299 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 277 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, iceberg lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.052 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and iceberg lettuce contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.021 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.021 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 (Limes, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or iceberg lettuce contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and iceberg lettuce has 14 calories.
Does lime or iceberg lettuce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, iceberg lettuce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lime - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbohydrates.