Calories in Limes, raw
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Limes, raw contains 30 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fruit, 2" dia (67 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 4% 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 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.022 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.5 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars I | 1.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A I | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 29.1 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 5.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium ? | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 102 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Manganese ? | 0.008 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium I | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein0.7 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars1.7 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.2 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.022 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.019 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.055 g |
Amino acids (3)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| Lysine ? | 0.014 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.002 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) ? | 0.036 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 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 88.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 126 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 50 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon, raw, without peel Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Lime, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Lemon, raw Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Cranberries, raw Raw | 46 | 0.46 g | 12 g | 0.13 g |
| Oranges, raw, California, valencias Raw | 49 | 1 g | 11.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Mammy-apple, (mamey), raw Raw | 51 | 0.5 g | 12.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Prickly pears, raw Raw | 41 | 0.73 g | 9.6 g | 0.51 g |
| Strawberries, raw Raw | 32 | 0.67 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw limes?
100 g of raw limes has 30 kcal. 1 fruit, 2" dia (67 g): about 20 kcal. 1 NLEA serving (67 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in raw limes?
Raw limes contains 0.7 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.47 g in 1 fruit, 2" dia (67 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is above the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw limes?
Raw limes has 10.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw limes?
Raw limes contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.022 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw limes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw limes?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 168155. 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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