Salmon vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and salmon are high in calories and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, 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 salmon are high in calories. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 33% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 200% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and salmon are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and lima beans are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lima bean has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 more Vitamin C than salmon - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 250% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than lima bean - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Salmon | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 386% more calcium than salmon - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 726% more iron than salmon - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and salmon are high in potassium. Lima bean has 28% more potassium than salmon - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.136 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and salmon are high in calories. Lima bean is quite similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is lima beans or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 200% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does lima beans or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does lima beans or salmon contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 730% more iron than salmon - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does lima beans or salmon contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and salmon are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than salmon - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.