Lime Juice vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and broccoli:
- Both lime juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 65% |
| Fat | 2% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 550% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 571% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and broccoli are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 197% more Vitamin C than lime juice - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 14 times more Vitamin A than lime juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 168 times more Vitamin K than lime juice - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lime Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 236% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 711% more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.51 mg | 3.26 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.8 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 7.84 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 Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime juice and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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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% | 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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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 juice or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does lime juice or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli 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 broccoli has 316mg of potassium.