1–1.5gsugar
1gnatural sugar
5% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
5calories from this sugar
~1 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
<1 minrunning (~8 km/h)
Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.
Rarely eaten whole — mostly juiced or used as a garnish — but on a per-fruit basis, lime carries almost no sugar; its sourness comes from citric acid, not sugar.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: USDA FoodData Central — limes, raw (last verified 2026-08-23)