Buttermilk vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and lima beans:
- Buttermilk has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than lima bean.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lima bean has 8.5 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) 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 buttermilk has 45% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to lima beans for protein. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Lima Beans | |
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| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 70% |
| Fat | 48% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lima beans and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 113% more protein than buttermilk - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has 8.5 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol 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 buttermilk - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 370% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than lima bean - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Buttermilk | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 238% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 103 times more iron than buttermilk - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 246% more potassium than buttermilk - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and buttermilk has 50% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does lima beans or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or buttermilk contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 103 times more iron than buttermilk - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
Does lima beans or buttermilk contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than buttermilk - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.