Calories and Protein in Lime Juice
Nutrition data for lime juice, fresh, raw.
Quick answer: 1 tablespoon (15 g) of lime juice has about 4 calories, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 1.3 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 25 calories and 0.4 g of protein. These figures are for lime juice that is fresh, raw.
- 4calories
- 0.1 gprotein
- 0 gfat
- 1.3 gcarbs
per 1 tablespoon (15 g)
Serving sizes for lime juice
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 25 | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 8.4 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g (0.5 oz) | 4 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 fluid ounce (2 tablespoons) | 31 g (1.1 oz) | 8 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| juice of 1 lime | 44 g (1.6 oz) | 11 | 0.2 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| 1 cup | 242 g (8.5 oz) | 61 | 1 g | 0.2 g | 20 g |
USDA records the juice of one lime at about 44 g, a little under 3 tablespoons for a 2 inch lime. A tablespoon of juice weighs about 15 g and a fluid ounce about 31 g. Smaller limes give less.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tablespoon (15 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | 4 | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | 0.3 g | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 18 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg | 4.5 mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 tablespoon (15 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 168156 (Lime juice, raw).
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About lime juice nutrition
Lime juice is the tart juice of fresh limes, used in drinks, marinades and dressings. Like lemon juice it is mostly water with a little sugar, so it adds sharp flavor for very few calories.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Vitamin C is sensitive to heat (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements), so fresh juice added at the end keeps the most.
- These figures are for plain fresh juice. Sweetened lime cordial and bottled limeade have added sugar and different numbers.
How lime juice compares
Per 100 g, lime juice ranks #27 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #3 for fewest calories.
Protein per 100 g
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Questions about lime juice
4 calories in 1 tablespoon (15 g) of lime juice, or 25 calories per 100 g. These figures are for lime juice that is fresh, raw.
0.1 g of protein in 1 tablespoon (15 g) of lime juice, or 0.4 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 7 percent of its calories.
About 4 calories in a tablespoon (15 g), or 25 per 100 g.
USDA lists 44 g for one lime, close to 3 tablespoons, but a small lime gives less. Try the citrus yield calculator to plan how many you need.
They are close. Lime juice has 25 calories and lemon juice 22 per 100 g, so a tablespoon of either is about the same.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 168156: Lime juice, raw, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
