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Lime vs. Java plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lime and Java plum

  • Lime is richer than Java plum in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lime is 16% higher.
  • Lime contains 3 times more Iron than Java plum. Lime contains 0.6mg of Iron, while Java plum contains 0.19mg.

Food types used in this article are Limes, raw and Java-plum, (jambolan), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lime
9
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Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 8% 11% 8% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 17

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lime
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 48% 2% 3% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
1
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Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Protein - 0.72
Equal in Water - 83.13
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Protein - 0.72
Equal in Water - 83.13

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime Java plum
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Java plum Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 15.56g Java plum
Protein 0.7g 0.72g Java plum
Fats 0.2g 0.23g Java plum
Carbs 10.54g 15.56g Java plum
Calories 30kcal 60kcal Java plum
Sugar 1.69g Java plum
Fiber 2.8g Lime
Calcium 33mg 19mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0.19mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Java plum
Phosphorus 18mg 17mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 79mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 14mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg Lime
Copper 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg Lime
Selenium 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 3IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 14.3mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.006mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.012mg Lime
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.26mg Java plum
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.038mg Lime
Folate 8µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g Java plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lime Java plum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Lime
5%
Java plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
4%
Java plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Java plum
Java plum is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/nutrients
  2. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.