Cranberry Juice vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and lima beans:
- Lima bean has 7.1 times less sugar than cranberry juice.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than cranberry juice, however, cranberry juice contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than cranberry juice.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) 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 cranberry juice has 59% less calories than lima bean - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and lima bean has 113 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 70% |
| Fat | 2% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice has 40% less carbohydrates than lima bean - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 48 times more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has 7.1 times less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lima bean has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and lima beans are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g 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 152% more Vitamin C than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cranberry juice and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cranberry Juice | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 325% more calcium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 506% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg 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, lima bean has more beta-carotene than cranberry juice per 100 grams, however, cranberry juice contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cranberry Juice or Lima Beans .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cranberry juice or lima beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and cranberry juice has 60% less calories than lima bean - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and lima bean has 113 calories.
Does cranberry juice or lima beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cranberry juice or lima beans contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
Does cranberry juice or lima beans contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 510% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium in 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg of potassium.