Cayenne Pepper vs. Lima Beans

Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Lima Beans

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cayenne pepper versus lima beans (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and lima beans:

  • Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than lima bean.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and protein.
  • Lima bean has 15.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Lima bean has 5.9 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) 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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Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 181% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Lima Beans
Protein 11% 24%
Carbohydrates 53% 70%
Fat 36% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 64% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 455% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lima bean has 5.9 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 76% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lima bean has 15.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 226% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 207 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 92 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin.

Cayenne Pepper Lima Beans
Thiamin 0.328 MG 0.217 MG
Riboflavin 0.919 MG 0.103 MG
Niacin 8.701 MG 1.474 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.247 MG
Vitamin B6 2.45 MG 0.204 MG
Folate 106 UG 34 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 335% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

iron

Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 148% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 331% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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,

Cayenne Pepper Lima Beans
beta-carotene 21840 UG 126 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 13157 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lima bean per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Lima Beans
alpha linoleic acid 0.66 G 0.136 G
Total 0.66 G 0.136 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Lima Beans
linoleic acid 7.71 G 0.283 G
Total 7.71 G 0.283 G


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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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lima beans or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 180% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

Does lima beans or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

Does lima beans or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

Does lima beans or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 150% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

Does lima beans or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 330% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.