Kidney Beans vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and kidney beans are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) 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 kidney beans are high in calories. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is similar to lima beans for protein, carbs and fat. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 70% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and kidney beans are high in dietary fiber. Kidney bean has 22% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kidney bean has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lima beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of protein - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 116 times more Vitamin C than kidney bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both kidney beans and lima beans contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kidney Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 71% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 109% more iron than kidney bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and kidney beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 87% more potassium than kidney bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kidney beans and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kidney Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kidney beans and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kidney Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.217 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and kidney beans are high in calories. Lima bean is quite similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does lima beans or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or kidney beans contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than kidney bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and kidney beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 90% more potassium than kidney bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.