Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate hazelnut spread
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 377% more calories than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and lima bean has 113 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Lima Beans | |
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| Protein | 4% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 70% |
| Fat | 50% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 68% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than lima bean by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and lima bean has 97% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lima bean has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 14 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 218% more calcium than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 39% more iron than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 15% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg 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,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.283 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lima beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 380% more calories than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and lima bean has 113 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lima beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lima beans contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lima beans contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 40% more iron than lima bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lima beans contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 20% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg of potassium.