Are you interested in learning about limes and Vitamin C? You have come to the right place. In this article, we’ll talk about the Vitamin C content of limes and compare it to other foods.
But first let’s answer the basic question:
Do Limes Contain Vitamin C?
Quick Answer: Yes, limes contain vitamin C. Juice from a raw lime has 11 calories and contains 13.2 mg of vitamin C. Compared to other foods, this is a high amount of vitamin C per calorie.
Let’s learn a bit more by looking at how much Vitamin C it contains in different measurements and vs other foods…
How Much Vitamin C Do Limes Have by Quantity?
- Juice from raw limes has 11 calories and contains 13.2mg of vitamin C.
- A single crust of lime pie has 380 calories but only contains 4.8mg of vitamin C. (not a great source)
- On the other hand, a canned or bottled lime juice has 6 calories per fluid oz. and contains 2.0mg of Vitamin C.
Are Limes a Good Source of Vitamin C?
Limes are an excellent source of vitamin C and are on par with other Vitamin C fruits such as mangoes and oranges.
A medium-sized orange has 62 calories and contains 69.7mg of Vitamin C. This equates to around 1.13 mg of Vitamin C per calorie.
Limes actually come out a bit higher in Vitamin C per calorie with 1.2 mg of Vitamin C per calorie. This was calculated given the figure of 11 calories per 13.2 mg of lime juice seen above.
Adding lime juice to your foods daily is a fantastic way to increase your Vitamin C consumption.
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
