Lime vs. Orange Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Orange Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
orange juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and orange juice:
- Both lime and orange juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Lime has 3.9 times less sugar than orange juice.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Orange juice has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and orange juice has 45 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is similar to orange juice for protein, carbs and fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 3.9 times less sugar than orange juice - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and orange juice has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and orange juice are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and orange juice are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has 72% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both lime and orange juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 200% more calcium than orange juice - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has 96% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange juice has 200mg 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, both lime and orange juice contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lime | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | 0.25 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.05 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 lime and orange juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lime | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 33 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 115 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lime and orange juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lime | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and orange juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.029 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 Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or orange juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and orange juice has 45 calories.
Does lime or orange juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and orange juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.