Side-by-Side Comparison

Lime vs Orange

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh green lime sliced in half with glistening citrus vesicles
fruits

Lime

30Calories
0.7Protein
2.8Fiber
29.1Vit C
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Clean fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
fruits

Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-36%
Lime

Lime has fewer calories (energy) (30 kcal vs 47 kcal, 17 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+34%
Orange

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.70 g in Lime (+0.24 g, +34%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+17%
Lime

Lime provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +17%).

Higher Vitamin C
+83%
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 29.1 mg in Lime (+24.1 mg, +83%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lime100 g edible portion
Orange100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Orange higher
Lime
30 kcal2% DV
Orange
47 kcal2% DV

Orange provides 47 kcal vs 30 kcal in Lime (+17 kcal, +57%).

ProteinOrange higher
Lime
0.70 g1% DV
Orange
0.94 g2% DV

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.70 g in Lime (+0.24 g, +34%).

CarbohydratesOrange higher
Lime
10.5 g4% DV
Orange
11.8 g4% DV

Orange provides 11.8 g vs 10.5 g in Lime (+1.2 g, +11%).

Dietary FiberLime higher
Lime
2.8 g10% DV
Orange
2.4 g9% DV

Lime provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +17%).

Total FatLime higher
Lime
0.20 g
Orange
0.12 g

Lime provides slightly more total fat (0.20 g vs 0.12 g).

Total SugarsOrange higher
Lime
1.7 g3% DV
Orange
9.4 g19% DV

Orange provides 9.4 g vs 1.7 g in Lime (+7.7 g, +453%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Lime
29.1 mg32% DV
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 29.1 mg in Lime (+24.1 mg, +83%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher
Lime
2.0 µg
Orange
11 µg1% DV

Orange provides 11 µg vs 2.0 µg in Lime (+9.0 µg, +450%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lime
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESimilar
Lime
0.22 mg1% DV
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.22 mg).

Vitamin KLime higher
Lime
0.6 µg1% DV
Orange
0 µg

Lime has higher vitamin k (0.6 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher
Lime
8.0 µg2% DV
Orange
30 µg8% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 8.0 µg in Lime (+22 µg, +275%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher
Lime
0.03 mg3% DV
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV

Orange provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.09 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lime
0.02 mg2% DV
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher
Lime
0.20 mg1% DV
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV

Orange provides 0.28 mg vs 0.20 mg in Lime (+0.08 mg, +41%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Lime
0.22 mg4% DV
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.22 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Lime
0.04 mg3% DV
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lime
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLime higher
Lime
2.0 mg
Orange
0 mg

Lime has higher sodium (2.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumOrange higher
Lime
102 mg2% DV
Orange
181 mg4% DV

Orange provides 181 mg vs 102 mg in Lime (+79.0 mg, +77%).

CalciumOrange higher
Lime
33.0 mg3% DV
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 33.0 mg in Lime (+7.0 mg, +21%).

IronLime higher
Lime
0.60 mg3% DV
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV

Lime provides 0.60 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.50 mg, +500%).

MagnesiumOrange higher
Lime
6.0 mg1% DV
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV

Orange provides 10.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Lime (+4.0 mg, +67%).

PhosphorusLime higher
Lime
18.0 mg1% DV
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV

Lime provides 18.0 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+4.0 mg, +29%).

ZincSimilar
Lime
0.11 mg1% DV
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of zinc (0.11 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lime
0.02 g
Orange
0.02 g

Both Lime and Orange provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lime leads in 6 categories while Orange leads in 12.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Orange has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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