Leeks vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Leeks and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
leeks
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in leeks and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and leeks are high in iron.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than lima bean.
- Leek is a great source of calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 leek has 46% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and leek has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, leeks is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Leeks has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for lima beans, 23:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Leeks | Lima Beans | |
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| Protein | 9% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 70% |
| Fat | 4% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Leek has 30% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 172% more dietary fiber than leek - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and leeks contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and leek has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 356% more protein than leek - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and leek has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and leeks are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and leek has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 95% more Vitamin C than leek - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and leek has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and leek has 83ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and leeks contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Leek has 739% more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and leek has 47ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both leeks and lima beans contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Leeks | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Leek is a great source of calcium and it has 74% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and leeks are high in iron. Lima bean has 50% more iron than leek - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and leek has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 159% more potassium than leek - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and leek has 180mg 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,
| Leeks | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1000 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1900 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both leeks and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Leeks | 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 leek per 100 grams.
| Leeks | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.067 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or leeks contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and leek has 50% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and leek has 61 calories.
Does lima beans or leeks have more carbohydrates?
By weight, leek has 30% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or leeks contain more iron?
Both lima beans and leeks are high in iron. Lima bean has 50% more iron than leek - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and leek has 2.1mg of iron.
Does lima beans or leeks contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than leek - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and leek has 180mg of potassium.