Lime Juice vs. Orange Juice

Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice 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 juice versus orange juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both lime juice and orange juice are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lime juice has 3.9 times less sugar than orange juice.
  • Orange juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lime juice and orange 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 Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Lime juice has 44% less calories than orange juice - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and orange juice has 45 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is similar to orange juice for protein, carbs and fat. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lime Juice Orange Juice
Protein 4% 6%
Carbohydrates 93% 90%
Fat 3% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime juice has 3.9 times less sugar than orange juice - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and orange juice has 8.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lime juice and orange juice are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has 67% more Vitamin C than lime juice - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice 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, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lime juice and orange juice contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Lime Juice Orange Juice
Thiamin 0.025 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.142 MG 0.4 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.123 MG 0.19 MG
Vitamin B6 0.038 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 10 UG 30 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of calcium - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2mg of iron.

potassium

Orange juice has 71% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg 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,

Lime Juice Orange Juice
Quercetin 0.51 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 juice and orange juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Lime Juice 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 juice and orange juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Lime Juice Orange Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.011 G
Total 0.008 G 0.011 G

omega 6s

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

Lime Juice Orange Juice
linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.029 G
Total 0.015 G 0.029 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 Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .

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FAQ

Does lime juice or orange juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime juice has 40% less calories than orange juice - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and orange juice has 45 calories.

Does lime juice or orange juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and orange juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.