Lime Juice vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and zucchini:
- Both lime juice and zucchini are high in Vitamin C.
- Zucchini has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Zucchini is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 62% |
| Fat | 3% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Zucchini has 150% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and zucchini are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime juice and zucchini are high in Vitamin C. Lime juice has 68% more Vitamin C than zucchini - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lime juice and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lime Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of calcium - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Zucchini is a great source of potassium and it has 123% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg 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, both lime juice and zucchini contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lime Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.51 mg | 0.66 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 | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 120 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime juice and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.031 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 Zucchini .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime juice or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.
Does lime juice or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.