Fruits / Citrus Fruits
Lime peel
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 121kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.4 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 26.5 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 76 mg/ 70mg (108%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 240 mg/ 750mg (32%) high |
Phosphorus | 52 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 10 mg/ 1500mg (0.67%) very low |
What is this food?
Lime peel (the outer green part of the lime), usually used as flavoring or zest in drinks, desserts, and dishes.
Why it matters to health
Lime peel is rich in dietary fiber (about 18.3 g per 100 g), which can help keep you full and support regular digestion. It also has low fat and very low sodium, so it adds flavor without much added salt. The carbohydrates include some sugars, but when lime peel is used as zest/flavoring (small amounts), it mainly contributes taste and fiber rather than large sugar intake. Saturated fat is also low, which is good for keeping meals lighter.
Healthier tips
- Use lime peel as zest or thin strips for flavor—start with a small amount per serving.
- Pair it with balanced meals: add it to rice meals with lean ulam (fish/chicken/tofu) and lots of gulay.
- If you’re making drinks, avoid adding too much sugar; let the lime peel do the work for aroma.
- Since it’s high in fiber, if you’re not used to it, increase gradually and drink enough water.
- For snacks, try lime peel in yogurt or fruit mixes instead of sugary toppings.
Common Filipino dishes
Lime juice with zest (pang-imbak na flavor), Sinigang na may calamansi/lime zest, Ginataang gulay with citrus zest, Fruit salad with lime peel, Turon with citrus-lime flavoring
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