Basil vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and basil are high in Vitamin C, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) 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 basil has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 43:32:24 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 70% |
| Fat | 24% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 206% more dietary fiber than basil - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 117% more protein than basil - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and basil are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and basil are high in Vitamin C. Lima bean has 30% more Vitamin C than basil - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 25 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 73 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin. Both basil and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 421% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and basil 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 basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and basil are high in potassium. Lima bean has 58% more potassium than basil - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg 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,
| Basil | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Basil | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and basil has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is lima beans or basil better for protein?
Lima bean has 120% more protein than basil - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does lima beans or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 6.6 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or basil contain more iron?
Both lima beans and basil 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 basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does lima beans or basil contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and basil are high in potassium. Lima bean has 60% more potassium than basil - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.