Artichoke vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and artichoke are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more thiamin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 artichoke has 58% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to lima beans for protein. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke has 48% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and artichoke are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than lima bean by weight - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and artichoke contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 109% more protein than artichoke - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and artichoke are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 100% more Vitamin C than artichoke - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin. Both artichoke and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Artichoke | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 29% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 145% more iron than artichoke - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and artichoke are high in potassium. Lima bean has 26% more potassium than artichoke - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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 artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and artichoke has 60% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does lima beans or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or artichoke contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than artichoke - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
Does lima beans or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and artichoke are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than artichoke - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.