Dijon Mustard vs. Lima Beans

Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Lima Beans

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

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

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

  • Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
  • Lima bean has 3.5 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
  • Lima bean has 9 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
  • Lima bean has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean.
  • Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of dijon mustard 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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 350% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Dijon Mustard Lima Beans
Protein 19% 24%
Carbohydrates 22% 70%
Fat 59% 7%
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carbohydrates

Lima bean has 28% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 149% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lima bean has 3.5 times less sugar than dijon mustard - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 281% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lima bean has 9 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 230% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lima beans and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has 14 times more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lima beans and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Dijon Mustard Lima Beans
Thiamin 0.805 MG 0.217 MG
Riboflavin 0.261 MG 0.103 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 1.474 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.81 MG 0.247 MG
Vitamin B6 0.397 MG 0.204 MG
Folate 162 UG 34 UG

Minerals

calcium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 682% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

iron

Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 193% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 58% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg 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, lima bean has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams.

Dijon Mustard Lima Beans
beta-carotene 18 UG 126 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 568 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Dijon Mustard Lima Beans
alpha linoleic acid 3.792 G 0.136 G
Total 3.792 G 0.136 G

omega 6s

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

Dijon Mustard Lima Beans
other omega 6 0.25 G ~
linoleic acid 5.921 G 0.283 G
Total 6.171 G 0.283 G


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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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lima beans or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 350% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

Does lima beans or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

Does lima beans or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

Does lima beans or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 190% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

Does lima beans or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 60% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.