English Muffin vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and english muffin are high in calories, dietary fiber and iron.
- English muffin has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lima bean contains more Vitamin B6.
- English muffin is a great source of protein.
- English muffin is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than english muffin, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) 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 english muffin are high in calories. English muffin has 97% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 70% |
| Fat | 8% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 55% less carbohydrates than english muffin - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than english muffin by weight - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
English muffin is a great source of protein and it has 27% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and english muffin are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than english muffin - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than english muffin - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lima bean contains more Vitamin B6. Both english muffin and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| English Muffin | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 424% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and english muffin are high in iron. Lima bean has a little more iron (9%) than english muffin by weight - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 151% more potassium than english muffin - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg 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 english muffin per 100 grams, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.283 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 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: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and english muffin are high in calories. English muffin has 100% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does lima beans or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 60% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or english muffin contain more iron?
Both lima beans and english muffin are high in iron. Lima bean has a little more iron ( 10%) than english muffin by weight - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
Does lima beans or english muffin contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than english muffin - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.