Limes, raw
FDC 168155NLEA serving (67 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 94 · +13 vs Fruits & juices medianA lime's low calorie count belies its density: 30 calories per 100 g pairs with a 94 of 100 score, an Elite result that ranks 4th of 60 in fruits and juices. Vitamin C reaches 32% DV per 100 g, with a smaller but genuine 10% DV showing for fiber.
Limes rarely get eaten by the half cup, though; the juice and zest flavor marinades, dressings, guacamole and drinks, so most people take in only a fraction of the NLEA serving (67 g) at a time. That means the vitamin C figure above is a per-100g yardstick rather than what a squeezed wedge or two actually supplies in a meal.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 29 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.3 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |
| Protein | 0.47 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1.3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168155Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fruits & juices median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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