Kefir vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and lima beans:
- Kefir has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, kefir contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) 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 kefir has 62% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 70% |
| Fat | 21% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kefir has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than kefir - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kefir does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lima beans and kefir contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and kefir has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 80% more protein than kefir - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and kefir are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and lima beans are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both kefir and lima beans are low in cholesterol - kefir has 5mg 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 116 times more Vitamin C than kefir - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has more Vitamin D than lima bean - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, kefir contains more Vitamin B12. Both kefir and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Kefir | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kefir is an excellent source of calcium and it has 282% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than kefir - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 185% more potassium than kefir - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.136 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.044 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: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and kefir has 60% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is lima beans or kefir better for protein?
Lima bean has 80% more protein than kefir - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does lima beans or kefir have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kefir has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or kefir contain more calcium?
Kefir is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or kefir contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than kefir - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
Does lima beans or kefir contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than kefir - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.