Pork vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork 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
pork
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and lima beans:
- Both pork and lima beans are high in calories and potassium.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, lima bean contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and lima beans are high in calories. Pork has 163% more calories than lima bean - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and lima bean has 113 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 65% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 276% more protein than lima bean - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 97% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg 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 32 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than lima bean - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than pork - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, lima bean contains more folate. Both pork and lima beans contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pork | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 55% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 143% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 29% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pork and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pork | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Pork | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.283 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 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: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pork or lima beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and lima beans are high in calories. Pork has 160% more calories than lima bean - pork has 297 calories in 100g and lima bean has 113 calories.
Is pork or lima beans better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 280% more protein than lima bean - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Does lima beans or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or lima beans contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 140% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
Does pork or lima beans contain more potassium?
Both pork and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg of potassium.