Brussels Sprouts vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 56% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Lima bean has more niacin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, 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 brussels sprout has 62% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is similar to lima beans for protein, carbs and fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 70% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 56% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 29% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 102% more protein than brussels sprout - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 263% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 280% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 30 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more niacin. Both brussels sprouts and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 24% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 124% more iron than brussels sprout - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Lima bean has 20% more potassium than brussels sprout - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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,
| Brussels Sprouts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Brussels Sprouts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.283 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 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: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and brussels sprout has 60% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does lima beans or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or brussels sprouts contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 120% more iron than brussels sprout - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
Does lima beans or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Lima bean has 20% more potassium than brussels sprout - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.