Bok Choy vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Bok Choy and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bok choy
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bok choy and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and bok choy are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Bok choy has 8.2 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 bok choy has 88% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and bok choy has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bok choy is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Bok choy has a macronutrient ratio of 39:53:8 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bok Choy | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 70% |
| Fat | 8% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bok choy has 8.2 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 390% more dietary fiber than bok choy - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bok choy has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and bok choy contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 356% more protein than bok choy - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and bok choy are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and bok choy are high in Vitamin C. Bok choy has 92% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bok choy has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 21 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bok choy has 223ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and bok choy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bok choy has 713% more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bok choy has 45.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both bok choy and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bok Choy | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.088 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 66 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bok choy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 209% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 293% more iron than bok choy - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and bok choy are high in potassium. Lima bean has 85% more potassium than bok choy - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg 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,
| Bok Choy | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2681 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 40 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bok choy per 100 grams.
| Bok Choy | 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, lima bean has more linoleic acid than bok choy per 100 grams.
| Bok Choy | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.042 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: Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or bok choy contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and bok choy has 90% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and bok choy has 13 calories.
Is lima beans or bok choy better for protein?
Lima bean has 360% more protein than bok choy - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Does lima beans or bok choy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bok choy has 8.2 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or bok choy contain more calcium?
Bok choy is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or bok choy contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 290% more iron than bok choy - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and bok choy has 0.8mg of iron.
Does lima beans or bok choy contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and bok choy are high in potassium. Lima bean has 90% more potassium than bok choy - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg of potassium.