Broccoli vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and broccoli are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 67% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and niacin, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, 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 broccoli has 70% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to lima beans for fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 70% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 67% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 88% more dietary fiber than broccoli - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 143% more protein than broccoli - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and broccoli are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 281% more Vitamin C than lima bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 210% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 17 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and niacin, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid. Both broccoli and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Broccoli | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 38% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 330% more iron than broccoli - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and broccoli are high in potassium. Lima bean has 48% more potassium than broccoli - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Broccoli | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 126 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and broccoli has 70% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does lima beans or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or broccoli contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 330% more iron than broccoli - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
Does lima beans or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and broccoli are high in potassium. Lima bean has 50% more potassium than broccoli - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.