Fava Bean vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fava bean
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and fava bean are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) 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 fava bean are high in calories. Lima bean is very similar to fava bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is lighter in fat and similar to lima beans for protein and carbs. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than lima bean by weight - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of protein - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and fava bean are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 77 times more Vitamin C than fava bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both fava bean and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Fava Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 109% more iron than fava bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and fava bean are high in potassium. Lima bean has 74% more potassium than fava bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg 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 fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fava bean and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fava Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.152 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: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and fava bean are high in calories. Lima bean is quite similar to fava bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does lima beans or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and fava bean contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or fava bean contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than fava bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and fava bean are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than fava bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.