Nectarine vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and nectarine are high in potassium.
- Lima bean has 4.3 times less sugar than nectarine.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than nectarine.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) 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 nectarine has 61% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:85:6 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 70% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine has 48% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 188% more dietary fiber than nectarine - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has 4.3 times less sugar than nectarine - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than nectarine - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and nectarine are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 333% more Vitamin C than nectarine - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both nectarine and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Nectarine | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 467% more calcium than nectarine - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than nectarine - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and nectarine are high in potassium. Lima bean has 132% more potassium than nectarine - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg 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, both nectarine and lima beans contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Nectarine | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.111 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: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and nectarine has 60% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does lima beans or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or nectarine contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than nectarine - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
Does lima beans or nectarine contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and nectarine are high in potassium. Lima bean has 130% more potassium than nectarine - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg of potassium.