Jackfruit vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than jackfruit, however, jackfruit contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima beans and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 6:88:6 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 70% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and jackfruit contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 227% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 298% more protein than jackfruit - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Lima bean has 71% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both jackfruit and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jackfruit | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 42% more calcium than jackfruit - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than jackfruit - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and jackfruit are high in potassium. Lima bean has a little more potassium (4%) than jackfruit by weight - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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 jackfruit per 100 grams, however, jackfruit contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both jackfruit and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Jackfruit | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.019 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: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima beans and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does lima beans or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and jackfruit contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or jackfruit contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than jackfruit - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
Does lima beans or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and jackfruit are high in potassium. Lima bean has a little more potassium ( 0%) than jackfruit by weight - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.