Egg vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and egg are high in calories.
- Egg has 27 times less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean, however, lima bean contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Lima bean has 14.7 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lima beans and egg are high in calories. Egg has 27% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 70% |
| Fat | 62% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 27 times less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lima beans and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 84% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima bean has 14.7 times less saturated fat than egg - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and lima beans are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and lima bean has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol 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 egg - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than lima bean - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lima bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and lima beans contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 65% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 79% more iron than egg - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lima bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 238% more potassium than egg - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than lima bean per 100 grams, however, lima bean contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 126 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Egg | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.136 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Egg | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and egg are high in calories. Egg has 30% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is lima beans or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 80% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does lima beans or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 27 times fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or egg contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 80% more iron than egg - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does lima beans or egg contain more potassium?
Lima bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than egg - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.