Cream Cheese vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cream 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
cream cheese
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cream cheese and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and cream cheese are high in calories.
- Cream cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cream cheese has more dpa than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cream cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) 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 cream cheese are high in calories. Cream cheese has 210% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and cream cheese has 350 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cream cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Cream cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 7:6:87 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cream Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 70% |
| Fat | 87% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cream cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cream cheese has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cream cheese - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lima beans and cream cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cream cheese has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima beans and cream cheese contain similar amounts of protein - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and cream cheese has 6.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cream cheese is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 99% less saturated fat than cream cheese - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Lima bean has less trans fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than cream cheese - cream cheese has 101mg 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 cream cheese - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 29 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and cream cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and cream cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cream cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cream cheese and lima beans contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cream Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.517 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cream cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 185% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than cream cheese - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 254% more potassium than cream cheese - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 132mg 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,
| Cream Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 7 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cream cheese has more DPA than lima bean per 100 grams. Both cream cheese and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cream Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.131 G | 0.136 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.161 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cream cheese has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Cream Cheese | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.212 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 1.248 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: Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or cream cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and cream cheese are high in calories. Cream cheese has 210% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and cream cheese has 350 calories.
Does lima beans or cream cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cream cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and cream cheese has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or cream cheese contain more calcium?
Cream cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or cream cheese contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than cream cheese - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron.
Does lima beans or cream cheese contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than cream cheese - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and cream cheese has 132mg of potassium.