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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of arugula and lima beans is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.

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Calories and Carbs

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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 heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 33:47:20 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Arugula Lima Beans
Protein 33% 23%
Carbohydrates 47% 70%
Fat 20% 7%
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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

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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


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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.