Lima beans vs Fish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lima beans 338
Fish 131
Protein (g)
Lima beans 21.5
Fish 20.4
Carbs (g)
Lima beans 63.4
Fish 0
Fat (g)
Lima beans 0.690
Fish 4.84
Fiber (g)
Lima beans 19.0
Fish 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw — 21.5g vs 20.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish, anchovy, european, raw — 131 vs 338 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Lima beans | Fish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 338 kcal | 131 kcal | +158% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.2 g | 73.4 g | -86% |
| Protein | 21.5 g | 20.4 g | +5% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.690 g | 4.84 g | -86% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 63.4 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 19.0 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.161 g | 1.28 g | -87% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.062 g | 1.18 g | -95% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 60.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.507 mg | 0.055 mg | +822% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.202 mg | 0.256 mg | -21% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.54 mg | 14.0 mg | -89% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.36 mg | 0.645 mg | +110% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.512 mg | 0.143 mg | +258% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 395 ug | 9.00 ug | +4289% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 96.7 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0.620 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 15.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.720 mg | 0.570 mg | +26% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 81.0 mg | 147 mg | -45% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.51 mg | 3.25 mg | +131% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 224 mg | 41.0 mg | +446% |
| Phosphorus, P | 385 mg | 174 mg | +121% |
| Potassium, K | 1724 mg | 383 mg | +350% |
| Sodium, Na | 18.0 mg | 104 mg | -83% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.83 mg | 1.72 mg | +65% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.740 mg | 0.211 mg | +251% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.67 mg | 0.070 mg | +2289% |
| Selenium, Se | 7.20 ug | 36.5 ug | -80% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1414 kj | 548 kj | +158% |
| Ash | 4.30 g | 1.44 g | +199% |
| Total Sugars | 8.50 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 395 ug | 9.00 ug | +4289% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 395 ug | 9.00 ug | +4289% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 15.0 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 50.0 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 6.00 ug | 0.100 ug | +5900% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.014 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.302 g | -99% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.118 g | 0.715 g | -83% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.032 g | 0.252 g | -87% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.400 g | -99% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.052 g | 0.624 g | -92% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.004 g | 0.115 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.309 g | 1.64 g | -81% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.215 g | 0.097 g | +122% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.095 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.055 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.007 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.538 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.029 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.911 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.254 g | 0.228 g | +11% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.927 g | 0.892 g | +4% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | 0.938 g | +20% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.85 g | 1.65 g | +12% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.44 g | 1.87 g | -23% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.271 g | 0.602 g | -55% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.237 g | 0.218 g | +9% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.24 g | 0.794 g | +56% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.759 g | 0.687 g | +10% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.29 g | 1.05 g | +23% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.32 g | 1.22 g | +8% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.656 g | 0.599 g | +10% |
| Alanine | 1.10 g | 1.23 g | -11% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.77 g | 2.08 g | +33% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.04 g | 3.04 g | = |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.906 g | 0.977 g | -7% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.975 g | 0.720 g | +35% |
| Serine | 1.43 g | 0.830 g | +72% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 42.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +425% |
| Purine, guanine | 41.0 mg | 185 mg | -78% |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 14.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +133% |
| Purine, xanthine | 52.0 mg | 212 mg | -75% |
| Purines, total | 149 mg | 411 mg | -64% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Like this comparison?
Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.