Pineapple Juice vs. Lima Beans

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Lima Beans

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pineapple juice versus lima beans (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and lima beans:

  • Lima bean has 5.7 times less sugar than pineapple juice.
  • Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Lima bean has signficantly more protein than pineapple juice.
  • Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple juice and lima beans is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Lima bean is high in calories and pineapple juice has 53% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Juice Lima Beans
Protein 3% 23%
Carbohydrates 95% 70%
Fat 2% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple juice has 36% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 23 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lima bean has 5.7 times less sugar than pineapple juice - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lima bean has signficantly more protein than pineapple juice - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lima beans and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 134% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lima bean has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lima beans and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lima beans and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pineapple juice and lima beans contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.

Pineapple Juice Lima Beans
Thiamin 0.058 MG 0.217 MG
Riboflavin 0.021 MG 0.103 MG
Niacin 0.199 MG 1.474 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.056 MG 0.247 MG
Vitamin B6 0.1 MG 0.204 MG
Folate 18 UG 34 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lima bean has 162% more calcium than pineapple juice - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 913% more iron than pineapple juice - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 259% more potassium than pineapple juice - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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,

Pineapple Juice Lima Beans
beta-carotene 3 UG 126 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple juice per 100 grams.

Pineapple Juice Lima Beans
alpha linoleic acid 0.018 G 0.136 G
Total 0.018 G 0.136 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.

Pineapple Juice Lima Beans
linoleic acid 0.024 G 0.283 G
Total 0.024 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pineapple Juice or Lima Beans .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lima beans or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lima bean is high in calories and pineapple juice has 50% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

Does lima beans or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

Does lima beans or pineapple juice contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 910% more iron than pineapple juice - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.

Does lima beans or pineapple juice contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than pineapple juice - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium.