Shrimp vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and lima beans:
- Lima bean has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp has 21.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima bean is high in calories and shrimp has 37% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 70% |
| Fat | 20% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 21.1 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 99% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and shrimp are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and lima beans are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lima bean has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg 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 shrimp - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 440% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 59% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than shrimp - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 313% more potassium than shrimp - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.136 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.101 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and shrimp has 40% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is lima beans or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 100% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does lima beans or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 21.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or shrimp contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than shrimp - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does lima beans or shrimp contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than shrimp - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.