Raw Beef vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and raw beef are high in calories and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, raw beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) 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 raw beef are high in calories. Raw beef has 194% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and raw beef has 332 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 82% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw beef has less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 110% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw beef has 14.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 98% less saturated fat than raw beef - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Lima bean has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol 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 raw beef - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, raw beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both raw beef and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 42% more calcium than raw beef - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw beef has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 91% more iron than raw beef - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and raw beef has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and raw beef are high in potassium. Lima bean has 114% more potassium than raw beef - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw beef has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both raw beef and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.596 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: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or raw beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and raw beef are high in calories. Raw beef has 190% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and raw beef has 332 calories.
Does lima beans or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw beef has fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does lima beans or raw beef contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 90% more iron than raw beef - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and raw beef has 1.6mg of iron.
Does lima beans or raw beef contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and raw beef are high in potassium. Lima bean has 110% more potassium than raw beef - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw beef has 218mg of potassium.