Lime vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and watermelon:
- Lime has 73% less sugar than watermelon.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is similar to watermelon for protein, carbs and fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for watermelon, 7:88:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 88% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g 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 600% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 73% less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and lime are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 259% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 13 times more Vitamin A than lime - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both lime and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lime | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 371% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 has more quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more luteolin and kaempferol than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.46 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 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 | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 303 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.05 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 or Watermelon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime (Limes, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does watermelon or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.