Lime vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and butterhead lettuce:
- Butterhead lettuce has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than lime.
- Butterhead lettuce has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to butterhead lettuce per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for butterhead lettuce, 33:57:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than lime - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 155% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and butterhead lettuce are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 686% more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 82 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 169 times more Vitamin K than lime - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lime and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calcium - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 107% more iron than lime - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of potassium and it has 133% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 1987 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1223 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.083 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and butterhead lettuce contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.034 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 (Limes, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does lime or butterhead lettuce contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and butterhead lettuce has 13 calories.
Is lime or butterhead lettuce better for protein?
Lime and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein.
Does lime or butterhead lettuce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than lime - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbohydrates.