Asparagus vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Asparagus and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
asparagus
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in asparagus and lima beans:
- Both asparagus and lima beans are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Asparagus has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more Vitamin B6.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Asparagus (Asparagus, 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 asparagus has 82% less calories than lima bean - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and lima bean has 113 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, asparagus is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Asparagus has a macronutrient ratio of 34:61:5 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Asparagus | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 70% |
| Fat | 5% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Asparagus has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both asparagus and lima beans are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 133% more dietary fiber than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Asparagus and lima beans contain similar amounts of sugar - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lima bean has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 211% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and lima beans are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 318% more Vitamin C than asparagus - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Asparagus has 280% more Vitamin A than lima bean - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has 643% more Vitamin K than lima bean - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more Vitamin B6. Both asparagus and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Asparagus | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.143 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.141 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.978 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.274 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 42% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Both asparagus and lima beans are high in iron. Lima bean has 47% more iron than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both asparagus and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 131% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg 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,
| Asparagus | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 710 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.04 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: Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does asparagus or lima beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and asparagus has 80% less calories than lima bean - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and lima bean has 113 calories.
Is asparagus or lima beans better for protein?
Lima bean has 210% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Does asparagus or lima beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, asparagus has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does asparagus or lima beans contain more iron?
Both asparagus and lima beans are high in iron. Lima bean has 50% more iron than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron in 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
Does asparagus or lima beans contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 130% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg of potassium.