Pinto Beans vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and pinto beans are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) 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 pinto beans are high in calories. Lima bean is very similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is similar to lima beans for protein, carbs and fat. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 70% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and pinto beans contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and pinto beans are high in dietary fiber. Pinto bean has 12% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima beans and pinto beans contain similar amounts of protein - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 233 times more Vitamin C than pinto bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than pinto bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than pinto bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pinto beans and lima beans contain significant amounts of folate.
| Pinto Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 85% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 136% more iron than pinto bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and pinto beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than pinto bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pinto beans and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pinto Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than pinto bean per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.115 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: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and pinto beans are high in calories. Lima bean is quite similar to lima bean for calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does lima beans or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and pinto beans contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or pinto beans contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 140% more iron than pinto bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
Does lima beans or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and pinto beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than pinto bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.