Lime: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of lime has 30 kcal. 1 lime (67 g): 20 kcal.
Lime is in the family Fruits. Per 100 g it provides 0.7 g protein, 10.5 g carbohydrates (2.8 g fiber) and 0.2 g fat: about 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What lime provides most
- High in vitamin C: 29.1 mg per 100 g, 32 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of fiber: 2.8 g per 100 g, 10 % of the Daily Value.
Lime per serving
The serving is 1 lime, 67 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 lime |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1.3 mg |
Lime nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 30 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1 % |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 4 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 10 % |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 2 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 8 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1 % |
| Phosphorus | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2 % |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 1 % |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.02 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other fruits
Of 18 foods in this family on Micela, lime ranks 17th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥑 Avocado | 160 | 2 g |
| 2 | 🍌 Banana | 89 | 1.1 g |
| 3 | 🍇 Grape | 69 | 0.72 g |
| 4 | 🍒 Cherry | 63 | 1.1 g |
| 5 | 🥝 Kiwi | 61 | 1.1 g |
| 6 | 🥭 Mango | 60 | 0.82 g |
| 7 | 🍏 Green apple | 58 | 0.44 g |
| 8 | 🍐 Pear | 57 | 0.36 g |
| 9 | 🫐 Blueberry | 57 | 0.74 g |
| 10 | 🍎 Apple | 52 | 0.26 g |
| 11 | 🍍 Pineapple | 50 | 0.54 g |
| 12 | 🍊 Orange | 47 | 0.94 g |
| 13 | 🍑 Peach | 39 | 0.91 g |
| 14 | 🍈 Melon | 34 | 0.84 g |
| 15 | 🍓 Strawberry | 32 | 0.67 g |
| 16 | 🍉 Watermelon | 30 | 0.61 g |
| 17 | 🍋🟩 Lime | 30 | 0.7 g |
| 18 | 🍋 Lemon | 29 | 1.1 g |
Where it comes from
Southeast Asia.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does lime have?
100 g of lime has 30 kcal. 1 lime (67 g) has 20 kcal.
How much protein does lime have?
0.7 g per 100 g; 0.47 g in 1 lime.
How many carbs does lime have?
10.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is fiber and 1.7 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does lime have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin C, 32 %; fiber, 10 %.
Where does lime come from?
Southeast Asia. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 9159 · Limes, raw · Limes, raw
One serving (1 lime) is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers