Rhubarb vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and lima beans:
- Both rhubarb and lima beans are high in potassium.
- Lima bean has more beta-carotene than rhubarb, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than rhubarb.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Rhubarb has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) 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 rhubarb has 81% less calories than lima bean - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and lima bean has 113 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 70% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 172% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and lima beans contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lima bean has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and lima bean has 6.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and lima beans are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 193% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and lima beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 423% more Vitamin K than lima bean - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 153% more calcium than lima bean - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 62% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg 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, lima bean has more beta-carotene than rhubarb per 100 grams, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.099 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: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does rhubarb or lima beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and rhubarb has 80% less calories than lima bean - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and lima bean has 113 calories.
Does rhubarb or lima beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and lima bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or lima beans contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than lima bean - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and lima bean has 34mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or lima beans contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron in 100 grams and lima bean has 3.1mg of iron.
Does rhubarb or lima beans contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and lima beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 60% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and lima bean has 467mg of potassium.