Kiwi vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Kiwi and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kiwi
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and lime:
- Both kiwi and lime are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Kiwi has more folate.
- Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lime has 4.3 times less sugar than kiwi.
- Lime has 51% less calories than kiwi.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime has 51% less calories than kiwi - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lime for protein. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:86:8 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kiwi | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 91% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kiwi and lime are high in dietary fiber. Kiwi has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than lime by weight - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 4.3 times less sugar than kiwi - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of protein - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kiwi and lime are low in saturated fat - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kiwi and lime are high in Vitamin C. Kiwi has 219% more Vitamin C than lime - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kiwi has 66 times more Vitamin K than lime - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kiwi has more folate. Both kiwi and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Kiwi | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.341 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of calcium - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of iron - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 206% more potassium than lime - kiwi has 312mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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, kiwi has more luteolin and kaempferol than lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more quercetin than kiwi per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.74 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.03 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 0.4 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, both kiwi and lime contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Kiwi | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 52 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 122 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kiwi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kiwi has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.246 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.246 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kiwi or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime has 50% less calories than kiwi - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does kiwi or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kiwi and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does kiwi or lime contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lime - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and lime has 102mg of potassium.