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Lime vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

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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Fresh peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
fruits

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-43%
Lime

Lime has fewer calories (energy) (30 kcal vs 53 kcal, 23 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+16%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.81 g vs 0.70 g in Lime (+0.11 g, +16%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+56%
Lime

Lime provides 2.8 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.00 g, +56%).

Higher Vitamin C
+9%
Lime

Lime provides 29.1 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+2.4 mg, +9%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lime100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
30 kcal2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 53 kcal vs 30 kcal in Lime (+23 kcal, +77%).

ProteinTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
0.70 g1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.81 g vs 0.70 g in Lime (+0.11 g, +16%).

CarbohydratesTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
10.5 g4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 13.3 g vs 10.5 g in Lime (+2.8 g, +27%).

Dietary FiberLime higher
Lime
2.8 g10% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Lime provides 2.8 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.00 g, +56%).

Total FatTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
0.20 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.31 g vs 0.20 g in Lime (+0.11 g, +55%).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
1.7 g3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 10.6 g vs 1.7 g in Lime (+8.9 g, +526%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLime higher
Lime
29.1 mg32% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Lime provides 29.1 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+2.4 mg, +9%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
2.0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 34 µg vs 2.0 µg in Lime (+32 µg, +1600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lime
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESimilar
Lime
0.22 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.22 mg).

Vitamin KLime higher
Lime
0.6 µg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
8.0 µg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 16 µg vs 8.0 µg in Lime (+8.0 µg, +100%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lime
0.03 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lime
0.02 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
0.20 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.38 mg vs 0.20 mg in Lime (+0.18 mg, +88%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Lime
0.22 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.22 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Lime
0.04 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lime
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSimilar
Lime
2.0 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of sodium (2.0 mg).

PotassiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
102 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 166 mg vs 102 mg in Lime (+64.0 mg, +63%).

CalciumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
33.0 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 37.0 mg vs 33.0 mg in Lime (+4.0 mg, +12%).

IronLime higher
Lime
0.60 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Lime provides 0.60 mg vs 0.15 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.45 mg, +300%).

MagnesiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
6.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 12.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Lime (+6.0 mg, +100%).

PhosphorusTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lime
18.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 20.0 mg vs 18.0 mg in Lime (+2.0 mg, +11%).

ZincSimilar
Lime
0.11 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of zinc (0.11 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lime
0.02 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Both Lime and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lime leads in 4 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 12.Both foods show similar concentrations in 10 nutrients. Overall, Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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