Cilantro vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cilantro and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cilantro
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cilantro and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and cilantro are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cilantro has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, however, cilantro contains more pantothenic acid.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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 cilantro has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cilantro is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lima beans for protein. Cilantro has a macronutrient ratio of 27:53:20 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cilantro | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 70% |
| Fat | 20% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and cilantro are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 75% more dietary fiber than cilantro - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 221% more protein than cilantro - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and cilantro are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and cilantro are high in Vitamin C. Cilantro has 15% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 32 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 681% more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 54 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, however, cilantro contains more pantothenic acid. Both cilantro and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cilantro | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.067 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.162 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.114 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 97% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 77% more iron than cilantro - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 12% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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,
| Cilantro | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3930 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 36 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 865 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Cilantro | 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: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and cilantro has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Does lima beans or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro has 4.5 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or cilantro contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 80% more iron than cilantro - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
Does lima beans or cilantro contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 10% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.