Peanuts vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and peanuts are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
- Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) 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 peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 419% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 70% |
| Fat | 71% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 71% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 256% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 97% less saturated fat than peanut - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and lima beans are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat 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 more Vitamin C than peanut - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than peanut - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 14 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than peanut - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peanuts and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Peanuts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut 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 peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 99% more iron than peanut - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 36% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 9.719 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 420% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does lima beans or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or peanuts contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 100% more iron than peanut - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does lima beans or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 40% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.