Greek Yogurt vs. Lima Beans

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Lima Beans

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus lima beans (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and lima beans:

  • Greek yogurt has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than lima bean.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Lima bean has 5.2 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, greek yogurt contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and lima beans is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Lima bean is high in calories and greek yogurt has 35% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Lima Beans
Protein 55% 23%
Carbohydrates 22% 70%
Fat 24% 7%
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carbohydrates

Greek yogurt has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Lima beans and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 45% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lima bean has 5.2 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and lima beans are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Lima bean has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg 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 28 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lima beans and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lima beans and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, greek yogurt contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and lima beans contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Greek Yogurt Lima Beans
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.217 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.103 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 1.474 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.247 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.204 MG
Folate 12 UG 34 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 238% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than greek yogurt - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 231% more potassium than greek yogurt - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Lima Beans
beta-carotene 6 UG 126 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Lima Beans
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.136 G
Total 0.007 G 0.136 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than greek yogurt per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Lima Beans
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.283 G
Total 0.067 G 0.283 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Greek Yogurt or Lima Beans .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lima beans or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lima bean is high in calories and greek yogurt has 40% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is lima beans or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 50% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does lima beans or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 4.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does lima beans or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

Does lima beans or greek yogurt contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than greek yogurt - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

Does lima beans or greek yogurt contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than greek yogurt - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.