Oatmeal vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) 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 oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 225% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lima beans for carbs. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 70% |
| Fat | 15% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 100% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 134% more protein than lima bean - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lima beans and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima bean has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, lima bean contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and lima beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 53% more calcium than lima bean - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in iron. Oatmeal has 34% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in potassium. Lima bean has 33% more potassium than oatmeal - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 230% more calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does lima beans or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and lima bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or oatmeal contain more iron?
Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in iron. Oatmeal has 30% more iron than lima bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does lima beans or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and oatmeal are high in potassium. Lima bean has 30% more potassium than oatmeal - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.