Cocoa Powder vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cocoa powder has more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean, however, lima bean contains more beta-carotene than cocoa powder.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) 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 cocoa powder are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 102% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 18:53:29 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 70% |
| Fat | 29% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 65% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 655% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 187% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 98% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin. Both cocoa powder and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 276% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 341% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 226% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg 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, cocoa powder has more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams, however, lima bean contains more beta-carotene than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 126 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cocoa powder and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cocoa Powder | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.44 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 100% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does lima beans or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 340% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does lima beans or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 230% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.