Lime vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lime and honey
- Lime is higher than honey in vitamin C and fiber.
- Lime covers your daily vitamin C needs 32% more than honey.
- Lime contains 14 times more fiber than honey. While lime contains 2.8g of fiber, honey contains only 0.2g.
- The amount of sugar in lime is lower.
- The glycemic index of lime is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Limes, raw and Honey.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5720% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +416.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +681.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 0.5mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 10.54g | 82.4g | 24% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 304kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.74g | 82.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 82.12g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.