Goji Berry vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and goji berry are high in Vitamin C, calories, dietary fiber and iron.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) 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 goji berry are high in calories. Goji berry has 209% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 70% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 74% less carbohydrates than goji berry - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and goji berry are high in dietary fiber. Goji berry has 165% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and lima bean has 97% less sugar than goji berry - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goji berry is an excellent source of protein and it has 108% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and goji berry are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and goji berry are high in Vitamin C. Goji berry has 107% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than goji berry - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and goji berry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than goji berry - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium and it has 459% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and goji berry are high in iron. Goji berry has 117% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and goji berry are high in calories. Goji berry has 210% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does lima beans or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or goji berry contain more calcium?
Goji berry is a rich source of calcium and it has 460% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or goji berry contain more iron?
Both lima beans and goji berry are high in iron. Goji berry has 120% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does lima beans or goji berry contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.