Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Lime Juice VS Florida Oranges

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lime Juice	5%	2%	93%
Florida Oranges	6%	4%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Lime Juice	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.22% 35.4kcal	2.25% 65.2kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.1% 0.099g	0.31% 0.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.035% 0.011g	0.11% 0.035g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.71% 0.011g	0.97% 0.016g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.13% 0.021g	0.26% 0.044g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9.2% 12g	12.6% 16.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.3% 2.4g	18% 13g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.2% 0.86g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.85g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.68g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	1.5% 0.57g	8.95% 3.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.06% 0.6g	1.77% 0.99g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lime Juice	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.31% 2.83μg	1.73% 15.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.95% 0.035mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1.64% 0.021mg	4.36% 0.057mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.26% 0.2mg	3.54% 0.57mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.5% 0.17mg	7.1% 0.35mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	4.14% 0.054mg	5.56% 0.072mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.54% 14μg	6.02% 24μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	47.2% 42.5mg	71% 63.8mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	2.08% 0.31mg	1.7% 0.26mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.71% 0.85μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lime Juice	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2% 20mg	6.1% 61mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	4.25% 0.038mg	6.14% 0.055mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	1.6% 0.13mg	1.6% 0.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.7% 11.3mg	3.37% 14mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1.1% 0.026mg	1.48% 0.034mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	2.83% 20mg	2.43% 17mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.88% 166mg	7.05% 240mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.26% 0.14μg	1.3% 0.71μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.19% 2.83mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.03% 0.11mg	1.03% 0.11mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.48% 129g	3.34% 124g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lime Juice VS Florida Oranges per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Lime Juice versus 5 oz of Florida Oranges to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Lime Juice vs Florida Oranges:

• 5 oz of Raw Florida Oranges contain 4 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.8 times more Vitamin B3, 2 times more Vitamin B5, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 1.7 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.5 times more Vitamin C than Raw Lime Juice.
• 5 ounces of Lime Juice have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Lime Juice as well as Raw Florida Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Lime Juice vs Florida Oranges:

• 5 oz of Raw Florida Oranges contain 3.1 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Potassium than Raw Lime Juice.
• Both Lime Juice and Florida Oranges contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Lime Juice lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
• 5 ounces of Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus
• Both Raw Lime Juice as well as Raw Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Florida Oranges contain 1.4 times more Carbohydrate, 5.4 times more Sugars and 6 times more Fiber than Raw Lime Juice.
• 5 ounces of Lime Juice provide inadequate amounts of Fiber
• Both Raw Lime Juice as well as Raw Florida Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in five ounces.