Trout vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Trout and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
trout
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in trout and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and trout are high in calories and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more dha, epa and dpa than lima bean.
- Lima bean has 10 times less saturated fat than trout.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Trout has 200.7 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Trout has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than lima bean.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than lima bean.
- Trout is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) 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 trout are high in calories. Trout has 81% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, trout is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Trout has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Trout | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 51% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Trout has 200.7 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than trout - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lima beans and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Trout is an excellent source of protein and it has 257% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has 10 times less saturated fat than trout - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than trout - trout has 72mg 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 588% more Vitamin C than trout - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than lima bean - trout has 64.6iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 931% more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both trout and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Trout | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 6.811 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.375 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.47 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and trout contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 705% more iron than trout - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and trout are high in potassium. Lima bean is very similar to trout for potassium - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more DHA, EPA and DPA than lima bean per 100 grams. Both trout and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Trout | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.268 G | 0.136 G |
| DHA | 0.631 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.265 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.111 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.275 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, trout has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Trout | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.929 G | 0.283 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.982 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: Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and trout are high in calories. Trout has 80% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is lima beans or trout better for protein?
Trout is a fantastic source of protein and it has 260% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does lima beans or trout have more carbohydrates?
By weight, trout has 200.7 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or trout contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than trout - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
Does lima beans or trout contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and trout are high in potassium. Lima bean is very similar to trout for potassium - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.