Cottage Cheese vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and lima beans:
- Cottage cheese has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lima bean has 7.6 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima beans and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 70% |
| Fat | 40% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cottage cheese has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lima beans and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 63% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has 7.6 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg 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 cottage cheese - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has 270% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than cottage cheese - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cottage Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 144% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than cottage cheese - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 349% more potassium than cottage cheese - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.105 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: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima beans and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is lima beans or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 60% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does lima beans or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cottage cheese has 4.9 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 140% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or cottage cheese contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than cottage cheese - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
Does lima beans or cottage cheese contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than cottage cheese - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.