Fennel vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Fennel and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fennel
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fennel and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and fennel are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fennel has 64% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fennel (Fennel, bulb, 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 fennel has 73% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and fennel has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fennel is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Fennel has a macronutrient ratio of 14:81:6 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fennel | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 70% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel has 64% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and fennel are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 58% more dietary fiber than fennel - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and fennel contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fennel has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 452% more protein than fennel - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and fennel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and fennel are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 95% more Vitamin C than fennel - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 380% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and fennel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 10 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both fennel and lima beans contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Fennel | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.64 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.232 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 44% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 330% more iron than fennel - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and fennel are high in potassium. Lima bean has 13% more potassium than fennel - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and fennel has 414mg 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,
| Fennel | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 578 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 607 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fennel and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fennel | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.169 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.169 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: Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or fennel contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and fennel has 70% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and fennel has 31 calories.
Does lima beans or fennel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or fennel contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 330% more iron than fennel - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
Does lima beans or fennel contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and fennel are high in potassium. Lima bean has 10% more potassium than fennel - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and fennel has 414mg of potassium.