Barley vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and barley are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Barley has more niacin.
- Barley is a great source of protein.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) 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 barley are high in calories. Barley has 212% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 74% less carbohydrates than barley - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 218% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 45% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and barley are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than barley - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin. Both barley and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and barley contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and barley are high in iron. Lima bean has 26% more iron than barley - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and barley are high in potassium. Lima bean has 67% more potassium than barley - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg 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 barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Barley | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both barley and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Barley | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.505 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: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and barley are high in calories. Barley has 210% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does lima beans or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than barley - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or barley contain more iron?
Both lima beans and barley are high in iron. Lima bean has 30% more iron than barley - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or barley contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and barley are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than barley - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.