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Lime vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lime and peanut butter?

  • Lime is higher in vitamin C; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 81% more.
  • Lime has less saturated fat.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than lime (32).

We used Limes, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this article.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +447.1%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +549.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2181.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1761.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20712.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6456%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +925.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +987.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1135.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +7075.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3072.9%
Contains more FatsFats +25580%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.7%
Contains more OtherOther +863.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136431.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22690.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 12.535g 83%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 13.112mg 81%
Fats 0.2g 51.36g 79%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.665mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 25.941g 65%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 9.1mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.022g 10.325g 47%
Phosphorus 18mg 335mg 45%
Protein 0.7g 22.21g 43%
Copper 0.065mg 0.422mg 40%
Magnesium 6mg 168mg 39%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.441mg 31%
Calories 30kcal 598kcal 28%
Zinc 0.11mg 2.51mg 22%
Folate 8µg 87µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.137mg 18%
Iron 0.6mg 1.74mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.192mg 13%
Potassium 102mg 558mg 13%
Choline 5.1mg 63mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.15mg 10%
Fiber 2.8g 5g 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg 7%
Carbs 10.54g 22.31g 4%
Calcium 33mg 49mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Sodium 2mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 7.74g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 1.69g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lime
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.