Mint vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and mint are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, however, mint contains more riboflavin and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) 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 mint has 38% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is lighter in protein and similar to lima beans for carbs and fat. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 70% |
| Fat | 10% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 63% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 82% more protein than mint - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and mint are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and mint are high in Vitamin C. Mint has 36% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than mint - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, however, mint contains more riboflavin and folate. Both mint and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mint | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 615% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and mint are high in iron. Mint has 62% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 22% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Mint | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and mint has 40% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does lima beans or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or mint contain more iron?
Both lima beans and mint are high in iron. Mint has 60% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does lima beans or mint contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 20% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.