Banana vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has 7.2 times less sugar than banana.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and niacin.
- Lima bean has signficantly more calcium than banana.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than banana.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, 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 banana has 21% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and banana are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 88% more dietary fiber than banana - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has 7.2 times less sugar than banana - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than banana - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and banana are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 169% more Vitamin C than banana - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and niacin. Both banana and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has signficantly more calcium than banana - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than banana - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and banana are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than banana - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, lima bean has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Banana | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Banana or Lima Beans .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and banana has 20% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does lima beans or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or banana contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than banana - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does lima beans or banana contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and banana are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than banana - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.