Pistachio vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and pistachio are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean has 4.2 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) 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 pistachio are high in calories. Pistachio has 406% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and pistachio has 572 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lima beans per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 70% |
| Fat | 68% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima bean has 29% less carbohydrates than pistachio - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and pistachio are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 110% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima bean has 4.2 times less sugar than pistachio - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pistachio has 7.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 208% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and pistachio has 21.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and lima bean has 96% less saturated fat than pistachio - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 680% more Vitamin C than pistachio - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 578% more Vitamin E than lima bean - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both pistachio and lima beans contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pistachio | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 215% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and pistachio are high in iron. Pistachio has 28% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and pistachio are high in potassium. Pistachio has 116% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg 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, both pistachio and lima beans contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pistachio | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 126 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pistachio and lima beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 13.13 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or pistachio contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and pistachio are high in calories. Pistachio has 410% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and pistachio has 572 calories.
Does lima beans or pistachio have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or pistachio contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or pistachio contain more iron?
Both lima beans and pistachio are high in iron. Pistachio has 30% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
Does lima beans or pistachio contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and pistachio are high in potassium. Pistachio has 120% more potassium than lima bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg of potassium.