Limes are famously low in fat, yet limes are not completely fat-free: 100 g of raw lime contains about 0.20 g of fat, lime juice around 0.10 g, and dried lime powder can contain noticeably more. When you are following a low-fat meal plan, logging macros, or preparing recipes for clients, those small numbers still matter.
This lime fat per 100g calculator converts any serving size — grams, ounces, whole limes, or wedges — into exact fat content. It uses standard values for fresh lime, lime juice, lime zest, and dried lime powder, then shows fat per 100 g, fat in your portion, calories from fat, and the share of a 78 g daily fat reference.
Whether you are tracking one squeezed wedge or a whole lime-based marinade, this tool gives you a quick, consistent way to record what you eat.
🍋 Lime Fat Per 100g Calculator
Why Track Fat in Limes?
Limes are one of the lowest-fat foods in the produce aisle, but being low-fat is not the same as being fat-free. A 100 g portion of raw lime contains about 0.20 g of fat; lime juice is closer to 0.10 g, and dried lime powder can be noticeably higher. For most people the difference is trivial, but for someone on a very low-fat medical diet, tracking every gram matters. It also matters for calorie logging: fat provides 9 calories per gram, so the fat in limes contributes a small but real calorie load.
Knowing these values helps you build a reliable food diary, estimate daily fat intake against a 78 g reference, and make better choices between lime juice, zest, and processed lime products. You can also use the results to compare limes with other low-fat fruits such as lemons, grapefruit, and berries.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Choose the lime form from the dropdown. The calculator inserts the matching fat-per-100 g value for you.
- Enter the amount you plan to eat. Use grams for the most precise result, or select ounces, whole limes, or wedges.
- Press Calculate. The tool converts your amount to grams, multiplies by the fat percentage, and displays fat grams, calories from fat, and daily-value percentage.
- Use the preset buttons for common servings such as one medium lime, 100 g, 2 oz, or the juice of one lime.
Fat Content Reference by Lime Form
| Lime form | Fat per 100 g | Fat per medium lime (67 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh lime, raw | 0.20 g | 0.13 g |
| Lime juice, raw | 0.10 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime zest or peel, raw | 0.30 g | 0.20 g |
| Dried lime or lime powder | 1.20 g | 0.80 g |
Values are approximate and rounded for easy logging. Dried lime products vary widely with moisture content and added ingredients, so check the package label whenever possible. The fresh lime and juice values follow USDA FoodData Central standard reference data.
How the Calculation Works
Every result starts with the same simple formula:
For example, if you eat 150 g of raw lime and the fat-per-100 g value is 0.20 g, you multiply 150 × 0.002 = 0.30 g of fat. Calories from fat are found by multiplying fat grams by 9. The daily-value percentage divides fat grams by the reference daily intake of 78 g for a 2,000-calorie diet, then multiplies by 100.
The calculator also converts ounces (1 oz = 28.35 g), whole medium limes (about 67 g of edible flesh), and lime wedges (about 22 g) into gram weights before applying the formula. This makes it easy to log the same meal whether you measure by scale, by piece, or by volume.
Worked Examples
Example 1 — One medium raw lime (67 g)
67 × 0.20 ÷ 100 = 0.13 g fat. Fat calories: 0.13 × 9 = 1.2 kcal. Daily value: about 0.17% of a 78 g fat reference.
Example 2 — 200 g fresh lime juice
200 × 0.10 ÷ 100 = 0.20 g fat. Fat calories: 1.8 kcal. This is close to the fat in a cup of black coffee with no cream or oil.
Example 3 — 30 g dried lime powder
30 × 1.20 ÷ 100 = 0.36 g fat. Fat calories: 3.2 kcal. It is still tiny, but three to six times higher than the same weight of fresh lime.
Low-Fat Diet Tips
- Use fresh lime or lime juice as a go-to flavor enhancer. You get citrus brightness without the fat of creamy dressings or butter-based sauces.
- Add zest to marinades, yogurt, roasted vegetables, or rice. The fat contribution is negligible and the flavor punch is large.
- Watch out for lime drinks, syrups, and candies. Added oils and cream are usually the fat source, not the lime itself.
- Use the calculator when calorie goals are tight. Small foods add up: five limes a day contribute about 0.65 g of fat and roughly 6 kcal from fat.
Need more lime nutrition data? See the lime protein calculator or compare produce with the fruit calorie calculator. For authoritative values, visit USDA FoodData Central.