Pine Nut vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Pine Nut and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pine nut
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pine nut and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and pine nut are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean has signficantly less saturated fat than pine nut.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pine nut has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lima bean contains more Vitamin B6.
- Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Pine nut is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) 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 pine nut are high in calories. Pine nut has 496% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and pine nut has 673 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pine nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Pine nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pine Nut | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 70% |
| Fat | 85% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pine nut has 35% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pine nut has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and pine nut are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 32% more dietary fiber than pine nut - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pine nut has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and pine nut contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pine nut has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pine nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 100% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and pine nut has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has signficantly less saturated fat than pine nut - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pine nut has 4.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 28 times more Vitamin C than pine nut - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pine nut has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and pine nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pine nut has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 28 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pine nut has 9.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pine nut has 863% more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pine nut has 53.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pine nut has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lima bean contains more Vitamin B6. Both pine nut and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pine Nut | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.364 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.227 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 4.387 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.313 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 113% more calcium than pine nut - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and pine nut has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and pine nut are high in iron. Pine nut has 76% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and pine nut has 5.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and pine nut are high in potassium. Pine nut has 28% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and pine nut has 597mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pine nut and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pine Nut | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.164 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.164 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pine nut has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.052 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 33.15 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 33.202 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: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or pine nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and pine nut are high in calories. Pine nut has 500% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and pine nut has 673 calories.
Does lima beans or pine nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pine nut has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pine nut has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or pine nut contain more iron?
Both lima beans and pine nut are high in iron. Pine nut has 80% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and pine nut has 5.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or pine nut contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and pine nut are high in potassium. Pine nut has 30% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and pine nut has 597mg of potassium.