Lime Juice vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Lime Juice and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime juice
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime juice and tomato:
- Both lime juice and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Tomato has more niacin.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Lime juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 75% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato has 200% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and tomato are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime juice and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Lime juice has 119% more Vitamin C than tomato - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 20 times more Vitamin A than lime juice - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more niacin. Both lime juice and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lime Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.142 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.123 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 103% more potassium than lime juice - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 juice and tomato contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lime Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.51 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lime juice and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lime Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than lime juice per 100 grams.
| Lime Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.08 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 Juice (Lime juice, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime juice or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does lime juice or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.