Lima Beans vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lima beans
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and sprouted peas:
- Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in calories. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is similar to sprouted peas for protein, carbs and fat. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lima Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 72% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima bean has 26% less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 29% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 125% more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both lima beans and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Lima Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.217 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.474 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.247 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.204 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in iron. Lima bean has 39% more iron than sprouted pea - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Lima bean has 23% more potassium than sprouted pea - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.136 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.136 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lima beans and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lima Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.283 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.283 G | 0.265 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 Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in calories. Lima bean is quite similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does lima beans or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in iron. Lima bean has 40% more iron than sprouted pea - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does lima beans or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Lima bean has 20% more potassium than sprouted pea - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.