Figs vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Lima bean has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than fig.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) 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 fig has 35% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and figs are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 69% more dietary fiber than fig - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has signficantly less sugar than fig - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than fig - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and figs are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than fig - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both figs and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and figs contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 749% more iron than fig - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and figs are high in potassium. Lima bean has 101% more potassium than fig - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg 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, both figs and lima beans contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both figs and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.144 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: Figs (Figs, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and fig has 40% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does lima beans or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or figs contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than fig - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
Does lima beans or figs contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and figs are high in potassium. Lima bean has 100% more potassium than fig - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.