Almonds vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Almond has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium and protein.
- Lima bean has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 412% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 70% |
| Fat | 73% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 155% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 209% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and lima beans are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than almond - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 79 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than almond - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more riboflavin and niacin. Both almonds and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almonds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 691% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and almonds are high in iron. Almond has 18% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 57% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 410% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does lima beans or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 690% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or almonds contain more iron?
Both lima beans and almonds are high in iron. Almond has 20% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does lima beans or almonds contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 60% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.