Lima Beans vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Lima Beans and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lima beans
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lima beans and yellow corn:
- Both lima beans and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more thiamin, however, yellow corn contains more pantothenic acid.
- Lima bean has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lima beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Lima beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lima Beans | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 76% |
| Fat | 7% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Lima bean has 104% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima bean has 101% more protein than yellow corn - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 325% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more thiamin, however, yellow corn contains more pantothenic acid. Both lima beans and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lima Beans | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.217 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.474 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.247 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.204 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima bean has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 598% more iron than yellow corn - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and yellow corn are high in potassium. Lima bean has 114% more potassium than yellow corn - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 lima beans and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lima Beans | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 126 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.136 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.136 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than lima bean per 100 grams.
| Lima Beans | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.283 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.283 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calories - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does lima beans or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or yellow corn contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 600% more iron than yellow corn - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
Does lima beans or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and yellow corn are high in potassium. Lima bean has 110% more potassium than yellow corn - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.