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Lime vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lime and pomegranate

  • Lime is higher in vitamin C, yet pomegranate is higher in vitamin K, copper, and folate.
  • Lime covers your daily vitamin C needs 21% more than pomegranate.
  • Lime contains 3 times more calcium than pomegranate. While lime contains 33mg of calcium, pomegranate contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of sugar in lime is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Limes, raw and Pomegranates, 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
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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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1387.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.6%
Contains more FatsFats +485%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.4%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +389.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime Pomegranate
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pomegranate DV% diff.
Vitamin C 29.1mg 10.2mg 21%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 16.4µg 13%
Copper 0.065mg 0.158mg 10%
Folate 8µg 38µg 8%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.119mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 4g 5%
Potassium 102mg 236mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg 4%
Calories 30kcal 83kcal 3%
Phosphorus 18mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.377mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.6mg 3%
Carbs 10.54g 18.7g 3%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.35mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.075mg 2%
Protein 0.7g 1.67g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.293mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 1.17g 1%
Net carbs 7.74g 14.7g N/A
Sugar 1.69g 13.67g N/A
Sodium 2mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg 0%
Choline 5.1mg 7.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.022g 0.12g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 0.093g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.079g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime 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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.