Cabbage vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and cabbage are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has 71% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, 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 cabbage has 78% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has 71% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 96% more dietary fiber than cabbage - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 434% more protein than cabbage - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and cabbage are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 56% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both cabbage and lima beans contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and cabbage contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 568% more iron than cabbage - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 175% more potassium than cabbage - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.017 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and cabbage has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does lima beans or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or cabbage contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 570% more iron than cabbage - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
Does lima beans or cabbage contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than cabbage - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.