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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lime and iceberg lettuce is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 similar to iceberg lettuce for fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for iceberg lettuce, 22:73:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lime Iceberg Lettuce
Protein 6% 22%
Carbohydrates 90% 73%
Fat 4% 6%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime (Limes, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .

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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.