Lime Juice vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and spinach:
- Both lime juice and spinach are high in Vitamin C.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and spinach contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and spinach has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 49% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and spinach contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and spinach has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 450% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and spinach contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and spinach has 0.42g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 581% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and spinach has 2.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and spinach are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime juice and spinach are high in Vitamin C. Lime juice has a little more Vitamin C (7%) than spinach by weight - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 233 times more Vitamin A than lime juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach has 823% more Vitamin E than lime juice - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 803 times more Vitamin K than lime juice - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime juice and spinach contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Lime Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 607% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and spinach has 99mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than lime juice - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and spinach has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 377% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and spinach has 558mg 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 | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.51 mg | 3.97 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.74 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 6.38 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.35 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,
| Lime Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime juice and spinach contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.026 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lime Juice or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime juice or spinach contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and spinach contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and spinach has 23 calories.
Is lime juice or spinach better for protein?
Spinach has 580% more protein than lime juice - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and spinach has 2.9g of protein.
Does lime juice or spinach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and spinach contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and spinach has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime juice or spinach contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than lime juice - lime juice has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and spinach has 99mg of calcium.
Does lime juice or spinach contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and spinach has 558mg of potassium.