Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Lime.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Lime fruitJanuary–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Lime Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 30 kcal and includes 29.1 mg vitamin C, 2.8 g fiber, 33 mg calcium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

29.1 mg vitamin C2.8 g fiber33 mg calcium102 mg potassium
Energy30 kcal
Fiber2.8 g
Vitamin C29.1 mg
Potassium102 mg

Lime benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Lime provides 2.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 29.1 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 102 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 6 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of lime depends on portion size and the overall eating pattern.

Lime nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 67 g reference serving.

Lime vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g67 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy30 kcal20.1 kcal
Water88.3 g59.1 g
Protein0.7 g0.5 g
Total fat0.2 g0.1 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.1 g0 g
Carbohydrate10.5 g7.1 g
Dietary fiber2.8 g1.9 g
Total sugars1.7 g1.1 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash0.3 g0.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium33 mg22.1 mg
Iron0.6 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium6 mg4 mg
Phosphorus18 mg12.1 mg
Potassium102 mg68.3 mg
Sodium2 mg1.3 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Copper0.1 mg0 mg
Manganese0 mg0 mg
Selenium0.4 µg0.3 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C29.1 mg19.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)8 µg5.4 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate8 µg5.4 µg
Folate, DFE8 µg DFE5.4 µg DFE
Choline5.1 mg3.4 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A2 µg RAE1.3 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene30 µg20.1 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0.6 µg0.4 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0.6 µg0.4 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Lime?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 30 kcal. A 67 g reference serving provides approximately 20.1 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Lime in the kitchen

Lime can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.