Lima Beans vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lima beans
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and shallot:
- Both lima beans and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has 4.3 times less sugar than shallot.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima bean is high in calories and shallot has 36% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shallot per calorie. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lima Beans | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 85% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 53% more dietary fiber than shallot - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has 4.3 times less sugar than shallot - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 174% more protein than shallot - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and shallot are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 193% more Vitamin C than shallot - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than shallot - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both lima beans and shallot contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lima Beans | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.217 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 1.474 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.247 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.204 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and shallot contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 162% more iron than shallot - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and shallot are high in potassium. Lima bean has 40% more potassium than shallot - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.136 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.136 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.283 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.283 G | 0.037 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: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and shallot has 40% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does lima beans or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or shallot contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 160% more iron than shallot - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
Does lima beans or shallot contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and shallot are high in potassium. Lima bean has 40% more potassium than shallot - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.