Lime
Low GI
GL 1.3 per serving (67 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Lime has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One serving (67 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.3.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168155 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 NLEA serving | 67 g | 1.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 30 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.7 g |
| Natural | 1.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent hydration source
- High fiber-to-sugar ratio
- Low protein content
- Limited micronutrient density compared to other fruits
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Lime
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Black Bean & Roasted Vegetable Bowl 28 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Cold Peanut Noodle Salad with Crunchy Vegetables 25 min · 11 ingredients · easy -
Low-GI Vietnamese Prawn and Vegetable Noodle Bowl 22 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Fish Tacos with Fresh Tomatillo Salsa 30 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Grilled White Fish Tacos with Fresh Watermelon-Avocado Salsa 25 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Garlic-Lime Prawns with Puy Lentils 45 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Laksa with Shirataki Noodles 25 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Mexican Black Bean Salad with Baked Tortilla Chips 22 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach and Brown Rice 30 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Blood Sugar-Friendly Southwestern Veggie & Lentil Bowl 70 min · 19 ingredients · medium -
Ginger-Steamed White Fish with Bok Choy 30 min · 10 ingredients · easy -
Protein-Packed Vegetable Fritter with Sweetcorn 40 min · 11 ingredients · easy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Lime?
Lime has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One serving (67 g) has a glycemic load of 1.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.
Is Lime good for people with insulin resistance?
Lime has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Lime has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Lime in this database, Flavorings (mint, lime) has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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