Shiitake Mushroom vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Lima bean has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
- Shiitake mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is similar to lima beans for protein, carbs and fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 70% |
| Fat | 10% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 96% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 205% more protein than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than lima bean - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and lima beans contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 666% more iron than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Lima bean has 54% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.
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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does lima beans or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or shiitake mushroom contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 670% more iron than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
Does lima beans or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Lima bean has 50% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.