Lime vs. Mango Juice

Nutrition comparison of Lime and Mango Juice

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lime versus mango juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and mango juice:

  • Both mango juice and lime are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lime has 6.3 times less sugar than mango juice.
  • Lime has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lime and mango juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Lime has 41% less calories than mango juice - mango juice has 51 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lime is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to mango juice for fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for mango juice, 1:98:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lime Mango Juice
Protein 6% 1%
Carbohydrates 90% 98%
Fat 4% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Mango juice and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - mango juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than mango juice - mango juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime has 6.3 times less sugar than mango juice - mango juice has 12.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Mango juice and lime contain similar amounts of protein - mango juice has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both mango juice and lime are low in saturated fat - mango juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both mango juice and lime are high in Vitamin C. Lime has 91% more Vitamin C than mango juice - mango juice has 15.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mango juice has 16 times more Vitamin A than lime - mango juice has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Mango juice and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango juice has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mango juice and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango juice has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Lime has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both lime and mango juice contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.

Lime Mango Juice
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.003 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.003 MG
Niacin 0.2 MG 0.08 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.217 MG 0.07 MG
Vitamin B6 0.043 MG 0.015 MG
Folate 8 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lime has 94% more calcium than mango juice - mango juice has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Mango juice and lime contain similar amounts of iron - mango juice has 0.36mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Lime has 325% more potassium than mango juice - mango juice has 24mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 Mango Juice
beta-carotene 30 UG 402 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lime has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mango juice per 100 grams.

Lime Mango Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.019 G 0.008 G
Total 0.019 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and mango juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Lime Mango Juice
linoleic acid 0.036 G 0.003 G
Total 0.036 G 0.003 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime (Limes, raw) and Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) .

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FAQ

Does mango juice or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime has 40% less calories than mango juice - mango juice has 51 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.

Does mango juice or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango juice and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - mango juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.