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Lime — RawA
Fruits · #6 of 40

Lime

Raw · Citrus

58/100A tier
Calories3
Protein0.7g
Fiber2.8g
Sodium2mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 58 out of 100, #6 of 40 fruits. Low energy density carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (10/100).

The short version: Lemon's tarter sibling — vitamin C without the sugar load.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 2mg0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Protein 0.7g1%
Vitamin C 29.1mg32%
Potassium 102mg2%
Folate 8mcg2%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 58

Low energy density ×15100
Clean label ×2099
Fiber ×2578
Micronutrients ×4010

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#6 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Lime healthy?

It grades A — 58 out of 100, #6 of 40 fruits in our system. Lemon's tarter sibling — vitamin C without the sugar load.

How many calories are in Lime?

3 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Lime calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.