Egg Noodles vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and egg noodles are high in calories.
- Lima bean has more Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than egg noodle, however, egg noodle contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lima beans and egg noodles are high in calories. Egg noodle has 22% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and egg noodle has 138 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lima beans for carbs. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 70% |
| Fat | 14% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and egg noodles contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 308% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and egg noodles contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 51% more protein than egg noodle - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg noodle has 4.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and egg noodles are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and lima beans are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg 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 egg noodle - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than egg noodle - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg noodles and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Egg Noodles | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 183% more calcium than egg noodle - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 114% more iron than egg noodle - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than egg noodle - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg 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 egg noodle per 100 grams, however, egg noodle contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both egg noodles and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Egg Noodles | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 0.283 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.523 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: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or egg noodles contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and egg noodles are high in calories. Egg noodle has 20% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and egg noodle has 138 calories.
Does lima beans or egg noodles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and egg noodles contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or egg noodles contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than egg noodle - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or egg noodles contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than egg noodle - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg of potassium.