Arugula vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Arugula and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
arugula
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in arugula and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and arugula are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Arugula has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Arugula is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, arugula contains more folate.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima bean is high in calories and arugula has 78% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and arugula has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, arugula is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Arugula | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 70% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Arugula has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 206% more dietary fiber than arugula - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and arugula contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and arugula has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 165% more protein than arugula - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and arugula are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and arugula are high in Vitamin C. Lima bean has 56% more Vitamin C than arugula - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and arugula contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 18 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, arugula contains more folate. Both arugula and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Arugula | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.086 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.305 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.437 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Arugula is an excellent source of calcium and it has 371% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 115% more iron than arugula - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and arugula has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and arugula are high in potassium. Lima bean has 27% more potassium than arugula - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Arugula | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1424 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 3555 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both arugula and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Arugula | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.17 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.17 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than arugula per 100 grams.
| Arugula | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.13 G | 0.283 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.132 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: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or arugula contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and arugula has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and arugula has 25 calories.
Is lima beans or arugula better for protein?
Lima bean has 170% more protein than arugula - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.
Does lima beans or arugula have more carbohydrates?
By weight, arugula has 4.5 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or arugula contain more calcium?
Arugula is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or arugula contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 120% more iron than arugula - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and arugula has 1.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or arugula contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and arugula are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than arugula - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.