Calories in Lime juice, raw
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Lime juice, raw contains 25 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (242 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 25 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.07 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.008 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars M | 1.7 g | |
| Protein M | 0.42 g | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A M | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C M | 30 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.12 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 5.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.09 mg | 0.5% |
| Magnesium M | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 117 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.08 mg | 0.7% |
| Copper M | 0.027 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium M | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.42 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars1.7 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.07 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.008 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.023 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.48 g |
| Glucose M | 0.6 g |
| Fructose M | 0.61 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.002 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.002 g |
| Leucine M | 0.016 g |
| Lysine M | 0.016 g |
| Methionine M | 0.002 g |
| Cystine M | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.011 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.002 g |
| Valine M | 0.011 g |
| Arginine M | 0.015 g |
| Histidine M | 0.002 g |
| Alanine M | 0.024 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.11 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.067 g |
| Glycine M | 0.011 g |
| Proline M | 0.03 g |
| Serine M | 0.035 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.015 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 90.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.31 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 104 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 50 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 10 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Lime juice
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened Canned | 21 | 0.25 g | 6.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, NS as to form | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, canned or bottled Canned | 21 | 0.25 g | 6.7 g | 0.23 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon juice, raw Raw | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Winter squash, raw Raw | 26 | 1 g | 6.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, Florida Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw Raw | 33 | 0.8 g | 7.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Grapefruit juice, pink, raw Raw | 39 | 0.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Oheloberries, raw Raw | 28 | 0.38 g | 6.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, California Raw | 37 | 0.88 g | 9.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, California and Arizona Raw | 37 | 0.5 g | 9.7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lime juice?
100 g of raw lime juice has 25 kcal. 1 cup (242 g): about 61 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.8 g): about 8 kcal. 1 lime yields (44 g): about 11 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lime juice?
Raw lime juice contains 0.42 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 1 cup (242 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is below the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw lime juice?
Raw lime juice has 8.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lime juice?
Raw lime juice contains 0.07 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.008 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lime juice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lime juice?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lime juice have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, lime juice, raw has 25 kcal, while lime juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened has 21 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168156. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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