Lima Beans vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lima beans
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and scallion:
- Both lima beans and scallion are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of iron.
- Scallion has 64% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima bean is high in calories and scallion has 72% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lima Beans | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 76% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion has 64% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 88% more dietary fiber than scallion - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 274% more protein than scallion - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and scallion are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lima beans and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Lima bean has 24% more Vitamin C than scallion - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 400% more Vitamin A than lima bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 35 times more Vitamin K than lima bean - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both lima beans and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Lima Beans | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.217 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.474 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.247 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.204 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 112% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 112% more iron than scallion - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and scallion are high in potassium. Lima bean has 69% more potassium than scallion - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,
| Lima Beans | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 126 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.136 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.136 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.283 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.283 G | 0.07 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: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and scallion has 70% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does lima beans or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion 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 scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does lima beans or scallion contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than scallion - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
Does lima beans or scallion contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and scallion are high in potassium. Lima bean has 70% more potassium than scallion - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.