Lime Water Calories and Nutrition Facts
A 250 ml (about 1 cup) glass of lime water typically contains 0–10 kcal when made with steeped lime slices or a small amount of juice. Use the ai nutrition analyzer to estimate your own ingredients, or see the lime water recipe for a slice-infused version.
The total depends on how much juice or pulp goes into the glass, whether you eat the slices, and whether you add a sweetener. A larger serving or a sweetened prepared drink can contain more calories than the range above.
How many calories are in lime water?
Plain water contributes no calories. Water steeped with lime slices is very low in calories, usually under 10 kcal per glass, because only some material from the lime enters the water. The exact amount is not measured by the nutrition facts for a whole lime or for lime juice.
Squeezing lime juice into the water makes the calories easier to estimate. USDA FoodData Central lists raw lime juice at 25 kcal per 100 g. At that rate, 15 g of raw lime juice adds about 3.8 kcal to a glass, before any sweetener or other ingredients.
The amount of juice matters more than the amount of plain water used to dilute it. For example, 30 g of raw lime juice adds about 7.5 kcal, whether it is mixed into a small glass or topped up with water to make a 250 ml serving.
If you eat a lime slice or blend pulp into the drink, those portions add calories too. Sweetened lime juice, drink mixes and added sugar can also increase the total; check their labels rather than assuming they match raw lime juice.
What are the nutrition facts for 250 ml of lime water?
There is no single USDA nutrient value for every glass of lime water: recipes differ, and the amount extracted from steeped slices is uncertain. The table below is an estimate for a 250 ml finished drink containing 15 g of raw lime juice, with plain water added to reach that volume. It is not a measurement of slice-infused water.
The figures are calculated from USDA FoodData Central’s entry for raw lime juice, FDC ID 168156, by multiplying its per-100 g values by 0.15. They show the juice contribution only; minerals in the water can vary and are not included.
| Nutrient | Estimated amount per 250 ml drink |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3.8 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 1.26 g |
| Sugars | 0.25 g |
| Fiber | 0.06 g |
| Protein | 0.06 g |
| Fat | 0.01 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 17.6 mg |
| Calcium | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 1.2 mg |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg |
These are calculated estimates, not guaranteed values for every lime or glass. The amount of juice, pulp and added ingredients can change the result, as can the nutrient content of the water. A drink made by steeping slices cannot be assumed to have the same vitamin C or other nutrient levels as this juice-based example.
To estimate a different amount of raw lime juice, divide the juice weight in grams by 100 g, then multiply by the USDA value for the nutrient. For calories, use 25 kcal as that per-100 g value. Add the calories from any sweetener or other ingredient separately.
How does lime water compare with juice or soda?
The comparison depends on the amount and type of juice or soda, as well as what is added to the lime water. These examples show why the serving description matters:
| Drink | Calorie comparison |
|---|---|
| Plain water | 0 kcal |
| Lime water, 250 ml with 15 g raw lime juice | About 3.8 kcal |
| Raw lime juice, 100 g without dilution | 25 kcal |
| Soda | Varies by product and serving; check the label |
The lime juice row is measured by weight, while the lime water example is a finished drink measured by volume, so they are not equal-sized servings. Diluting a measured amount of juice with water does not remove its calories; it spreads them through more liquid.
For a practical comparison, check the label on the juice or soda and compare the calories for the amount you actually drink. If your lime water contains sweetener, include that in its total before comparing.
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Ai Nutrition Analyzer →Frequently asked questions
Does chilling lime water change its calories?
Chilling does not remove the calories in lime juice or sweetener. If lime slices continue to steep, however, the amount transferred into the water is uncertain.
Should I count a lime slice if I eat it?
Yes. The estimate for steeped water does not include the calories in a slice you eat.
How do I estimate calories in a pitcher of lime water?
Add the estimated calories from the juice and any sweetener in the whole pitcher, then divide by the number of equal servings. The result is less certain if you steep slices without measuring the juice transferred.