How healthy is lime?
Is lime healthy? Yes, for most people. Lime scores 89/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 30 kcal, 29 mg vitamin C and 2.8 g fiber. Limes add brightness and vitamin C to food and drinks for very few calories. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Lime ranks higher than 89% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C100%
- Fiber33%
- Iron11%
- Calcium8%
- Potassium7%
- Vitamin E5%
- Magnesium5%
- Protein5%
- Vitamin A1%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 175 minus 1 = 175. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in lime?
Calories20kcal
Protein0.5g
Carbohydrates7.1g
Fat0.1g
Fiber1.9g
Sugars1.1g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 30 kcal | 20 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 1.1 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 1.3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 29 mg | 19 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 33 mg | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 68 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1.3 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Limes, raw" (FDC 168155). Values rounded.
Why is lime good for you?
- 19 mg vitamin C in 1 lime, 22% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Good ways to use it
- Salsas, curries and tacos
- Flavoring water
What should you watch out for?
- Like lemon, it is acidic; rinse after sipping lime water often.
Similar foods
Lime is already one of the most nutrient-dense fruits we cover.
How does lime compare?
Common questions about lime
How many calories are in lime?
100 g of lime has 30 kcal. A typical portion, 1 lime (67 g), has about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in lime?
Lime has 0.7 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.5 g in 1 lime.
Is lime good for weight loss?
Lime is low in calories (30 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.