Pecan vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and pecan are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Pecan is a great source of protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) 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 pecan are high in calories. Pecan has 512% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 70% |
| Fat | 88% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan has 31% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and pecan are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 96% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and pecan contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pecan has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 34% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 97% less saturated fat than pecan - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than pecan - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both pecan and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pecan | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 106% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and pecan are high in iron. Lima bean has 24% more iron than pecan - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and pecan are high in potassium. Lima bean has 14% more potassium than pecan - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 20.697 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lima beans or pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and pecan are high in calories. Pecan has 510% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does lima beans or pecan have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan has 30% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or pecan contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or pecan contain more iron?
Both lima beans and pecan are high in iron. Lima bean has 20% more iron than pecan - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or pecan contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and pecan are high in potassium. Lima bean has 10% more potassium than pecan - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.