Lime Juice vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and ginger root:
- Ginger root has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than lime juice.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lime juice has 53% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Lime juice has 69% less calories than ginger root.
- Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice has 69% less calories than ginger root - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice has 53% less carbohydrates than ginger root - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and ginger root are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 500% more Vitamin C than ginger root - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime juice and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lime juice and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lime Juice | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime juice and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root has 567% more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 255% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated 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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 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 ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice has 70% less calories than ginger root - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does lime juice or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice has 50% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.