Lemon vs lime: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lemon scores 89/100 and lime 89/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Lemon
29 kcal per 100 g. 1 lemon: 58 g
Lime
30 kcal per 100 g. 1 lime: 67 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even29 vs 30 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1.1 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.8 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarLime2.5 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumLemon138 vs 102 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lemon, 100 g | Lime, 100 g | Lemon, 58 g | Lime, 67 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | 30 kcal | 17 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g | 11 g | 5.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 1.7 g | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 1.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 29 mg | 31 mg | 19 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 102 mg | 80 mg | 68 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 33 mg | 15 mg | 22 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 6 mg | 4.6 mg | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg | 1.2 mg | 1.3 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.