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Lime juice
Calories & nutrition facts
canned or bottled, unsweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 21 kcal —
- Protein 0.3 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.3 g 2%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.4 g 1%
- Sugars 1.4 g —
- Sodium 16 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 6.4 mg 7%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0.16 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.07 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.23 mg 1%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 10 mg 1%
- Potassium 75 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.06 mg 1%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 21 | 0.3 g | 6.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup | 246 g | 52 | 0.6 g | 16 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 30.8 g | 6 | 0.1 g | 1.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 492 g | 103 | 1.2 g | 31 g | 1.1 g |
| ½ × cup | 123 g | 26 | 0.3 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 738 g | 155 | 1.8 g | 46 g | 1.7 g |
| 4 × cup | 984 g | 207 | 2.5 g | 62 g | 2.3 g |
Similar foods
- Lime juice cordialundiluted112 kcal / 100 g
- Lemon juiceraw22 kcal / 100 g
- Grape juicecanned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid60 kcal / 100 g
- Limeraw30 kcal / 100 g
- Orange juicecanned, unsweetened47 kcal / 100 g
- Apple juicecanned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid46 kcal / 100 g
- Tahiti lemon juicewithout sugar added47 kcal / 100 g
- Pineapple juicecanned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid53 kcal / 100 g
- Lemon juice from concentratebottled, concord24 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato juicecanned, unsalted17 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lime juice
How do you get more juice out of a lime?
Roll it firmly on the worktop under your palm for a few seconds, then cut it across the middle and squeeze. If it is very firm, warm it briefly in your hands first.
How can you tell if a lime will be juicy?
Choose one that feels heavy for its size and gives slightly when pressed; very hard, lightweight limes tend to yield less juice. A smooth, thin-looking skin is often easier to squeeze than a thick, coarse one.
How long does fresh lime juice keep?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within two to three days, as its fresh aroma fades quickly. For longer storage, freeze it in small portions in an ice-cube tray.
What can you use lime juice for besides drinks?
Stir it into guacamole, salsa or a dressing, or squeeze it over tacos, grilled fish and prawns just before serving. In Thai-style soups and curries, add it near the end so its bright flavour is not lost during cooking.
Can lime juice replace lemon juice?
Usually, yes: start with the same amount in dressings, marinades and baking, then taste. Lime is more floral and can taste sharper, so it may change the flavour of delicate recipes such as lemon curd.
Does lime juice cook fish for ceviche?
It firms and changes the appearance of fish, but the acid does not reliably kill harmful germs or parasites. Use fish intended to be eaten raw and keep it cold; lime juice is not a substitute for cooking.
Is fresh lime juice different from lime juice cordial?
Yes. Cordial is a sweetened concentrate for mixing with water or drinks, while fresh lime juice is unsweetened and more aromatic. Use fresh juice when a recipe calls for lime juice, rather than swapping in cordial measure for measure.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168157 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
