Almonds vs. Lima Beans

Q: Does lima beans or almonds have more calories?

Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories . Almond has 412% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories. For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories. Macro Ratios from Calories:

Q: Does lima beans or almonds contain more dietary fiber?

Both lima beans and almonds are high in dietary fiber . Almond has 155% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.

Q: Does lima beans or almonds contain more protein?

Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 209% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.

Q: Does lima beans or almonds contain more Vitamin C?

Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Q: Does lima beans or almonds contain more Vitamin E?

Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 79 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.

Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Lima Beans

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of almonds versus lima beans (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data^[1].

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For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and lima beans:

Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Almond has more riboflavin and niacin.
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium and protein.
Lima bean has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.

Detailed nutritional comparison of almonds and lima beans is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 412% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

	Almonds	Lima Beans
Protein	14%	24%
Carbohydrates	14%	70%
Fat	73%	7%
Alcohol	~	~

carbohydrates

Lima beans and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lima beans and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 155% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lima beans and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 209% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lima bean has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both almonds and lima beans are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat 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 almond - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Lima bean has more Vitamin A than almond - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 79 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lima bean has more Vitamin K than almond - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Almond has more riboflavin and niacin. Both almonds and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

	Almonds	Lima Beans
Thiamin	0.205 MG	0.217 MG
Riboflavin	1.138 MG	0.103 MG
Niacin	3.618 MG	1.474 MG
Pantothenic acid	0.471 MG	0.247 MG
Vitamin B6	0.137 MG	0.204 MG
Folate	44 UG	34 UG

Minerals

calcium

Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 691% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.

iron

Both lima beans and almonds are high in iron. Almond has 18% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both lima beans and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 57% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.^[4]^[5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

	Almonds	Lima Beans
beta-carotene	1 UG	126 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin	1 UG	~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.

	Almonds	Lima Beans
alpha linoleic acid	0.003 G	0.136 G
Total	0.003 G	0.136 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.

	Almonds	Lima Beans
other omega 6	0.002 G	~
linoleic acid	12.324 G	0.283 G
Total	12.326 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .

Almonds 143g ( cup, whole )		Daily Values (%)
828KCAL 41%	370%	calories		176KCAL 9%
31G 12%		carbohydrates		31G 13%
18G 72%	137%	dietary fiber		7.6G 31%
6.2G	170%	sugar		2.3G
71G 112%	>999%	total fat		1.3G 2%
5.4G 30%	>999%	saturated fat		0.31G 2%
45G	>999%	monounsaturated fat		0.08G
18G	>999%	polyunsaturated fat		0.65G
0.02G	>999%	trans fat		G
MG		cholesterol		MG
1.4MG 0.1%		sodium	757%	12MG 1%
		Vitamins and Minerals
UG %		Vitamin A	>999%	16UG 2%
MG %		Vitamin C	>999%	37MG 49%
IU %		Vitamin D		IU %
385MG 39%	626%	calcium		53MG 5%
5.3MG 30%	8%	iron		4.9MG 27%
386MG 125%	329%	magnesium		90MG 29%
1048MG 46%	44%	potassium		729MG 32%
0.29MG 27%		thiamin (Vit B1)	17%	0.34MG 31%
1.6MG 148%	899%	riboflavin (Vit B2)		0.16MG 15%
5.2MG 37%	126%	niacin (Vit B3)		2.3MG 16%
0.2MG 15%		Vitamin B6	60%	0.32MG 25%
0.67MG 14%	72%	pantothenic acid (Vit B5)		0.39MG 8%
63UG 16%	19%	folate (Vit B9)		53UG 13%
UG %		Vitamin B12		UG %
37MG 244%	>999%	Vitamin E		0.5MG 3%
UG %		Vitamin K	>999%	8.7UG 10%
30G 61%	173%	protein		11G 21%
UG %		biotin (Vit B7)		UG %
75MG 18%	21%	choline		62MG 15%
MG %		chlorine		MG %
UG %		chromium		UG %
1.5MG 123%	200%	copper		0.5MG 41%
UG %		fluoride		UG %
UG %		iodine		UG %
3.1MG 173%	63%	manganese		1.9MG 105%
UG %		molybdenum		UG %
688MG 98%	225%	phosphorus		212MG 30%
5.9UG 11%	111%	selenium		2.8UG 5%
4.5MG 56%	275%	zinc		1.2MG 15%
6.3G		Water	>999%	110G
1G	>999%	Starch		G
G		Alcohol		G
NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol.

Food	Amount	Action
Almonds	cup, whole
Lima Beans	cup

FAQ

Does lima beans or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both lima beans and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 410% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.

Does lima beans or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.

Does lima beans or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 690% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.

Does lima beans or almonds contain more iron?
Both lima beans and almonds are high in iron. Almond has 20% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.

Does lima beans or almonds contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 60% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.

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