Mung Bean vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and mung bean are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean has 3.4 times less sugar than mung bean.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) 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 mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 207% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is lighter in fat and similar to lima beans for protein and carbs. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 68% less carbohydrates than mung bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 233% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has 3.4 times less sugar than mung bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mung bean is an excellent source of protein and it has 249% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and mung bean are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 388% more Vitamin C than mung bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both mung bean and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Mung Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 288% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 115% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 167% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both mung bean and lima beans contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mung Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 68 UG | 126 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mung bean and lima beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mung Bean | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.357 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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 210% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does lima beans or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or mung bean contain more iron?
Both lima beans and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 120% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does lima beans or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 170% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.