Tempeh vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tempeh
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and tempeh are high in calories, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean has 11.8 times less saturated fat than tempeh.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, however, tempeh contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Tempeh has 62% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) 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 tempeh are high in calories. Tempeh has 70% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 70% |
| Fat | 47% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tempeh has 62% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than tempeh - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tempeh has less sugar than lima bean - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and it has 197% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has 11.8 times less saturated fat than tempeh - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than tempeh - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than tempeh - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than tempeh - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, however, tempeh contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both tempeh and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tempeh | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and it has 226% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and tempeh are high in iron. Lima bean has 16% more iron than tempeh - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and tempeh are high in potassium. Lima bean has 13% more potassium than tempeh - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tempeh and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tempeh | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 4.052 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: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and tempeh are high in calories. Tempeh has 70% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is lima beans or tempeh better for protein?
Tempeh 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 tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does lima beans or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tempeh has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or tempeh contain more calcium?
Tempeh is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or tempeh contain more iron?
Both lima beans and tempeh are high in iron. Lima bean has 20% more iron than tempeh - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
Does lima beans or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and tempeh are high in potassium. Lima bean has 10% more potassium than tempeh - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.