Lime Juice vs. Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Sunflower Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
sunflower seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and sunflower seeds:
- Lime juice has 59% less carbohydrates than sunflower seed.
- Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium.
- Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sunflower seed is high in calories and lime juice has 96% less calories than sunflower seed - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 619 calories.
| Lime Juice | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 12% |
| Fat | 3% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice has 59% less carbohydrates than sunflower seed - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sunflower seed has less sugar than lime juice - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and lime juice has 100% less saturated fat than sunflower seed - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than sunflower seed - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime juice and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lime Juice | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.325 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 4.198 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 7.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 238 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium and it has 307% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.079 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 37.39 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 37.39 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lime Juice or Sunflower Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime juice or sunflower seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sunflower seed is high in calories and lime juice has 100% less calories than sunflower seed - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and sunflower seed has 619 calories.
Does lime juice or sunflower seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sunflower seed - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or sunflower seeds contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron.
Does lime juice or sunflower seeds contain more potassium?
Sunflower seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium.