Calories in
limes, raw
30 kcal per 100 g Limes, raw contains 30 calories per 100 grams, or about 20 calories per fruit (2" dia). Per 100 g it provides 0.7 g protein, 10.5 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 90% carbohydrate, 6% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fruit (2" dia) | 67.0 g | 20 | 0.5 g | 7.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 NLEA serving | 67.0 g | 20 | 0.5 g | 7.1 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per fruit (2" dia)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per fruit (2" dia) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 30 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 7.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Potassium | 102.0 mg | 68.3 mg |
| Calcium | 33.0 mg | 22.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 29.1 mg | 19.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 88.3 g | 59.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168155). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How limes, raw compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, limes, raw ranks 83 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 59% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one fruit (2" dia) (20 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 4 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in limes, raw?
Limes, raw contains 30 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 20 calories per fruit (2" dia). It also provides 0.7 g of protein, 10.5 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of limes, raw?
By calories, limes, raw is roughly 90% carbohydrate, 6% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a fruit (2" dia)?
About 4 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the limes, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within fruits and fruit juices.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Limes, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.