Lima Beans vs. Water Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Water Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lima beans
versus
water chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and water chestnut:
- Both lima beans and water chestnut are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more folate.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and water chestnut has 97 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to water chestnut per calorie. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for water chestnut, 5:94:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lima Beans | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 94% |
| Fat | 7% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and water chestnut has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and water chestnut are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 63% more dietary fiber than water chestnut - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and water chestnut has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and water chestnut has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 389% more protein than water chestnut - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and water chestnut has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and water chestnut are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and water chestnut has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 485% more Vitamin C than water chestnut - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and water chestnut has 4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than water chestnut - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and water chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and water chestnut has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and water chestnut has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more folate. Both lima beans and water chestnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lima Beans | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.217 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Niacin | 1.474 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.247 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.204 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 209% more calcium than water chestnut - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and water chestnut has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than water chestnut - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and water chestnut are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 25% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and water chestnut has 584mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.136 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.136 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.283 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.283 G | 0.032 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: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or water chestnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and water chestnut has 97 calories.
Does lima beans or water chestnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and water chestnut contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and water chestnut has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or water chestnut contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than water chestnut - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron.
Does lima beans or water chestnut contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and water chestnut are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 30% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and water chestnut has 584mg of potassium.