Lima Beans vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lima beans
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and tomato sauce:
- Both lima beans and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin and folate.
- Lima bean has signficantly more protein than tomato sauce.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Tomato sauce has 74% less carbohydrates than lima bean.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima bean is high in calories and tomato sauce has 79% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lima Beans | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 74% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce has 74% less carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lima bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 227% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has signficantly more protein than tomato sauce - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 234% more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin and folate. Both lima beans and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lima Beans | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.217 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 1.474 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.247 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.204 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has 143% more calcium than tomato sauce - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 227% more iron than tomato sauce - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Lima bean has 57% more potassium than tomato sauce - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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 | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 126 UG | 259 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.136 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.136 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.283 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.283 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and tomato sauce has 80% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does lima beans or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lima bean - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or tomato sauce contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 230% more iron than tomato sauce - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
Does lima beans or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Lima bean has 60% more potassium than tomato sauce - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.