Blackberry vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and lime:
- Both lime and blackberry are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Blackberry has more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lime per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 91% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Blackberry has 89% more dietary fiber than lime - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and blackberry are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and blackberry are high in Vitamin C. Lime has 39% more Vitamin C than blackberry - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more niacin and folate. Both blackberry and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Blackberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of calcium - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Blackberry has 59% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.036 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: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does lime or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.