Ketchup vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Ketchup and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ketchup
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ketchup and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and ketchup are high in calories and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than ketchup.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ketchup (Catsup) 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 ketchup are high in calories. Lima bean has 12% more calories than ketchup - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and ketchup has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ketchup is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Ketchup has a macronutrient ratio of 4:96:1 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ketchup | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 70% |
| Fat | 1% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima bean has 26% less carbohydrates than ketchup - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and ketchup has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 15 times more dietary fiber than ketchup - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and lima bean has 93% less sugar than ketchup - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and ketchup has 21.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than ketchup - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and ketchup has 1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and ketchup are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 471% more Vitamin C than ketchup - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and ketchup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and ketchup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and ketchup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both ketchup and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Ketchup | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.166 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.434 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.047 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 127% more calcium than ketchup - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and ketchup has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 797% more iron than ketchup - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and ketchup has 0.35mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and ketchup are high in potassium. Lima bean has 66% more potassium than ketchup - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and ketchup has 281mg 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,
| Ketchup | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 316 UG | 126 UG |
| lycopene | 12062 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 161 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Ketchup | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Ketchup | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.039 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.039 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: Ketchup (Catsup) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or ketchup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and ketchup are high in calories. Lima bean has 10% more calories than ketchup - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and ketchup has 101 calories.
Does lima beans or ketchup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and ketchup has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or ketchup contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 800% more iron than ketchup - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and ketchup has 0.35mg of iron.
Does lima beans or ketchup contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and ketchup are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than ketchup - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and ketchup has 281mg of potassium.