Sesame Seeds vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) 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 sesame seeds are high in calories. Sesame seed has 400% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 70% |
| Fat | 72% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 186% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 148% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 97% less saturated fat than sesame seed - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sesame Seeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in iron. Sesame seed has 370% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for potassium - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 20.654 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: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in calories. Sesame seed has 400% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does lima beans or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in iron. Sesame seed has 370% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does lima beans or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for potassium - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.