Beef vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef 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
beef
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and beef are high in calories, iron and potassium.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) 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 beef are high in calories. Beef has 145% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 62% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 271% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 97% less saturated fat than beef - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Lima bean has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beef - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both beef and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and beef contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and beef are high in iron. Lima bean has 40% more iron than beef - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and beef are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than beef - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.402 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and beef are high in calories. Beef has 150% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is lima beans or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 270% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does lima beans or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does lima beans or beef contain more iron?
Both lima beans and beef are high in iron. Lima bean has 40% more iron than beef - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
Does lima beans or beef contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and beef are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than beef - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.