Flaxseeds vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Flaxseed has more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean, however, lima bean contains more beta-carotene than flaxseed.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Lima bean has 17.5 times less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) 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 flaxseeds are high in calories. Flaxseed has 373% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and flaxseed has 534 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 70% |
| Fat | 66% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima bean has 30% less carbohydrates than flaxseed - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in dietary fiber. Flaxseed has 457% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 167% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and flaxseed has 18.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has 17.5 times less saturated fat than flaxseed - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 38 times more Vitamin C than flaxseed - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than flaxseed - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both flaxseeds and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Flaxseeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in iron. Flaxseed has 82% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 74% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg 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, flaxseed has more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams, however, lima bean contains more beta-carotene than flaxseed per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 651 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 126 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 5.91 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: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or flaxseeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in calories. Flaxseed has 370% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and flaxseed has 534 calories.
Does lima beans or flaxseeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than flaxseed - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or flaxseeds contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or flaxseeds contain more iron?
Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in iron. Flaxseed has 80% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
Does lima beans or flaxseeds contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and flaxseeds are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 70% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg of potassium.