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Lime

Fruits · Citrus

TLDRLast updated 7 October 2026

If you are using freshly squeezed lime juice, use its separate entry and stated unit. The juice reference does not establish a whole-lime portion or a rind allowance. See Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed). Select only a preparation that matches your food.

Serving sizes for lime

Verification pending for this broad entry. Use the matching specific food for portion guidance; these legacy figures are not a shared allowance for every preparation.

Low
0.5 limesabout 30 g
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.
Reference portions for Lime and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1/2 lime
Reference portionNot availableModerate
Reference portionNot availableHigh

Is lime low FODMAP?

If you are using freshly squeezed lime juice, use its separate entry and stated unit. The juice reference does not establish a whole-lime portion or a rind allowance. This broad entry does not establish a verified portion for every food covered by its name.

Lime and IBS: what to know

For lime, keep the exact form and amount in mind. Portion size and preparation affect how food references should be compared. Monash: FODMAP questions and food preparation. This public source supplies background, not verification of the numerical table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat lime

If you are using freshly squeezed lime juice, use its separate entry and stated unit. The juice reference does not establish a whole-lime portion or a rind allowance. See Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed). Select only a preparation that matches your food.

Recipes with lime

Frequently asked questions

Which preparation should I choose?

If you are using freshly squeezed lime juice, use its separate entry and stated unit. The juice reference does not establish a whole-lime portion or a rind allowance. See Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed). Select only a preparation that matches your food.

Can these preparations share one portion table?

Use the reference for the exact preparation. The existing broad table has not been verified for all of the foods covered by its name.

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Related foods

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Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.