Lentils vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils 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
lentils
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and lentils are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lentil has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without 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 lentils are high in calories. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to lima beans for carbs. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 61% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 32% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and lentils are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than lentil - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than lentil - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both lentils and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Lentils | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 79% more calcium than lentil - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and lentils are high in iron. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for iron - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and lentils are high in potassium. Lima bean has 27% more potassium than lentil - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.137 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and lentils are high in calories. Lima bean is quite similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does lima beans or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or lentils contain more iron?
Both lima beans and lentils are high in iron. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for iron - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does lima beans or lentils contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and lentils are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than lentil - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.