Limes

Limes are a great source of vitamin C. We don't usually use limes in large amounts, however they are a great way to add flavor to many dishes.

Healthy Lime Recipes:

• Vegetables and Greens Salad
• Limeade
• Lite Guacamole Recipe

The following nutrition information is for one lime. That would be a lime about two inches in diameter, or 67 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw fresh lime.

Water: 59.13 g

Calories: 20

Protein: 0.47 g

Carbohydrates: 7.06 g

Fiber: 1.9 g

Sugars: 1.13 g

Total Fat: 0.13 g

Saturated Fat: 0.015 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.037 mg

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Calcium: 22 mg

Iron: 0.40 mg

Magnesium: 4 mg

Phosphorus: 12 mg

Potassium: 68 mg

Sodium: 1 mg

Zinc: 0.07 mg

Vitamin C: 19.5 mg

Thiamin: 0.020 mg

Riboflavin: 0.013 mg

Niacin: 0.134 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.145 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.029 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 5 mcg

Vitamin A: 34 IU

Vitamin E: 0.15 mg

Vitamin K: 0.4 mcg

beta Carotene: 20 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 0 mcg

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Abbreviations:

• g = gram
• mg = milligram
• mcg = microgram
• IU = International Unit

Nutrient Recommendations for Women

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