Lima Beans vs. Romaine Lettuce

Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Romaine Lettuce

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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and romaine lettuce:

  • Both lima beans and romaine lettuce are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, romaine lettuce contains more folate.
  • Lima bean has signficantly more protein than romaine lettuce.
  • Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
  • Romaine lettuce has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
  • Romaine lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
  • Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lima beans and romaine lettuce 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: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, 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 romaine lettuce has 85% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 17 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to romaine lettuce for protein. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 23:70:7 and for romaine lettuce, 23:64:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lima Beans Romaine Lettuce
Protein 23% 23%
Carbohydrates 70% 64%
Fat 7% 13%
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carbohydrates

Romaine lettuce has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lima beans and romaine lettuce are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 133% more dietary fiber than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 2.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lima beans and romaine lettuce contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 1.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lima bean has signficantly more protein than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 1.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lima beans and romaine lettuce are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 485% more Vitamin C than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 42 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 436ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lima beans and romaine lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Romaine lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 17 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 102.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, romaine lettuce contains more folate. Both lima beans and romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Lima Beans Romaine Lettuce
Thiamin 0.217 MG 0.072 MG
Riboflavin 0.103 MG 0.067 MG
Niacin 1.474 MG 0.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.247 MG 0.142 MG
Vitamin B6 0.204 MG 0.074 MG
Folate 34 UG 136 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lima beans and romaine lettuce contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 224% more iron than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 0.97mg of iron.

potassium

Both lima beans and romaine lettuce are high in potassium. Lima bean has 89% more potassium than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 247mg 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,

Lima Beans Romaine Lettuce
beta-carotene 126 UG 5226 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 2312 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both lima beans and romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Lima Beans Romaine Lettuce
alpha linoleic acid 0.136 G 0.113 G
Total 0.136 G 0.113 G

omega 6s

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

Lima Beans Romaine Lettuce
linoleic acid 0.283 G 0.047 G
Total 0.283 G 0.047 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: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lima beans or romaine lettuce contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lima bean is high in calories and romaine lettuce has 90% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and romaine lettuce has 17 calories.

Does lima beans or romaine lettuce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, romaine lettuce has 5.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and romaine lettuce has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does lima beans or romaine lettuce contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 220% more iron than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 0.97mg of iron.

Does lima beans or romaine lettuce contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and romaine lettuce are high in potassium. Lima bean has 90% more potassium than romaine lettuce - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and romaine lettuce has 247mg of potassium.