Lime vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and collard greens:
- Both lime and collard greens are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Collard green has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 56% |
| Fat | 3% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and collard greens are high in dietary fiber. Collard green has 43% more dietary fiber than lime - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 331% more protein than lime - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and collard greens are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and collard greens are high in Vitamin C. Collard green has 21% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 124 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 927% more Vitamin E than lime - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 727 times more Vitamin K than lime - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lime | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 603% more calcium than lime - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and collard greens contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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,
| Lime | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | 2.57 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 8.74 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 | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 2991 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 4323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, collard green has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.084 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 Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lime or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is lime or collard greens better for protein?
Collard green has 330% more protein than lime - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does lime or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lime or collard greens contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than lime - lime has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.