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Lime
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 30 kcal —
- Protein 0.7 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.7 g 3%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 2.8 g 10%
- Sugars 1.7 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 29.1 mg 32%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.22 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 33 mg 3%
- Iron 0.6 mg 3%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 18 mg 1%
- Potassium 102 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.11 mg 1%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 | 0.7 g | 7.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × fruit (2" dia) | 67 g | 20 | 0.5 g | 5.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × fruit (2" dia) | 134 g | 40 | 0.9 g | 10 g | 0.3 g |
| ½ × fruit (2" dia) | 33.5 g | 10 | 0.2 g | 2.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × fruit (2" dia) | 201 g | 60 | 1.4 g | 16 g | 0.4 g |
| 4 × fruit (2" dia) | 268 g | 80 | 1.9 g | 21 g | 0.5 g |
Similar foods
- Lime juiceraw25 kcal / 100 g
- Lime fleshwithout skin, without seeds, raw39 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet limepulp27 kcal / 100 g
- Lemonraw, without peel29 kcal / 100 g
- Lima31 kcal / 100 g
- Lemon juiceraw22 kcal / 100 g
- Lima beansraw113 kcal / 100 g
- Citrus fruitaverage, raw40 kcal / 100 g
- Fruitraw, average56 kcal / 100 g
- Litchiraw66 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lime
How do you get the most juice out of a lime?
Roll it firmly on the worktop with your palm, then cut it across the middle and squeeze. If it is particularly firm, warm it briefly in hot water first.
How can you tell if a lime is ripe and juicy?
Choose one that feels heavy for its size and gives slightly when pressed; a smooth, glossy skin is a useful sign. A lime can be ripe while still green, so colour alone is not a reliable test.
Can you use lime zest as well as the juice?
Yes. Finely grate only the coloured outer skin, stopping before the bitter white pith; add zest to marinades, cakes, dressings or rice for a fragrant flavour.
How should you store limes?
Keep whole limes in a cool, dry place if you will use them soon, or refrigerate them in a loosely closed bag to keep them fresh for longer. Refrigerate cut lime in a covered container and use it within a few days.
What dishes go well with lime?
Lime’s sharp juice brightens guacamole, salsa, ceviche, Thai curries and Mexican tacos. Add it near the end of cooking so its fresh aroma does not disappear.
Can lemon replace lime in a recipe?
Usually, yes: use the same amount of lemon juice, but expect a more floral, less distinctively lime-like flavour. Lemon contains 53 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, compared with 29.1 mg in lime.
Does lime provide much vitamin C?
Yes. Lime is high in vitamin C, with 29.1 mg per 100 g; one typical lime weighing 67 g provides roughly two-thirds of that amount.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168155 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
