Lime vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and strawberries:
- Both strawberries and lime are high in Vitamin C.
- Lime has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lime.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Strawberry has more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to strawberries for protein. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for strawberries, 8:86:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 86% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g 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 40% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and lime are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and lime are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 102% more Vitamin C than lime - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin and folate. Both lime and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 106% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 50% more potassium than lime - strawberry has 153mg 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 has more beta-carotene than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does strawberries or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.