Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Limes VS Lemon Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Limes	6%	4%	90%
Lemon Peel	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Limes	Lemon Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.47% 42.5kcal	2.3% 66.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.29% 0.28g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.097% 0.031g	0.17% 0.055g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.7% 0.027g	2.3% 0.037g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.3% 0.051g	0.53% 0.089g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	11.5% 15g	17.4% 22.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.3% 2.4g	8.15% 5.9g	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.4% 3.97g	39.5% 15g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.77% 0.99g	3.8% 2.13g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Limes	Lemon Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.31% 2.83μg	0.47% 4.25μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.54% 0.043mg	7.1% 0.085mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.2% 0.028mg	8.72% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.77% 0.28mg	3.54% 0.57mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.15% 0.31mg	9.04% 0.45mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	4.7% 0.061mg	18.8% 0.24mg	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	2.83% 11.3μg	4.6% 18.4μg	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	46% 41.2mg	203% 183mg	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	2.36% 0.35mg	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

	Limes	Lemon Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.68% 46.8mg	19% 190mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	10.2% 0.092mg	14.5% 0.13mg	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	10.6% 0.85mg	14% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.02% 8.5mg	5.06% 21.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	0.49% 0.011mg	NA	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	3.64% 25.5mg	2.43% 17mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.25% 145mg	6.67% 227mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.03% 0.57μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.19% 2.83mg	0.57% 8.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.4% 0.16mg	3.22% 0.35mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.4% 125g	3.13% 116g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Limes VS Lemon Peel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Limes versus 5 oz of Lemon Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Limes vs Lemon Peel:

• 5 oz of Raw Lemon Peel contain 2 times more Vitamin B1, 4 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5, 4 times more Vitamin B6, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 4.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw Limes.
• 5 ounces of Limes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Limes as well as Raw Lemon Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Limes vs Lemon Peel:

• 5 ounces of Limes have 1.5 times more Phosphorus than Lemon Peel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Lemon Peel contain 4.1 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Copper, 1.3 times more Iron, 2.5 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Potassium and 2.3 times more Zinc than Raw Limes.
• Both Limes and Lemon Peel contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Limes lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Zinc
• 5 ounces of Lemon Peel lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus
• Both Raw Limes as well as Raw Lemon Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Lemon Peel contain 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, 2.5 times more Sugars, 3.8 times more Fiber and 2.1 times more Protein than Raw Limes.
• 5 ounces of Limes provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Limes as well as Raw Lemon Peel provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.