Limes, flesh only

Limes are citrus fruits, and the figures here refer to the flesh only, excluding the peel. The flesh is mainly water and provides vitamin C, with small amounts of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 90g of water, 46mg of vitamin C, 0.8g of carbohydrate and 0.3g of fat.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body make collagen, a protein needed for skin, cartilage and other connective tissues. It also helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Lime flesh contains little salt or saturated fat. These figures apply to the flesh rather than sweetened lime drinks or other products with added ingredients. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.