Smoothie vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are smoothie and lima beans different?
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, lima beans are richer in iron, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 28% higher.
- Lima beans have less sugar.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than smoothie (44).
Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic

Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2016.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +1493.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.15mg | 2.39mg | 28% |
Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0mg | 27% |
Copper | 0.235mg | 26% | |
Manganese | 0.516mg | 22% | |
Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
Phosphorus | 111mg | 16% | |
Potassium | 24mg | 508mg | 14% |
Protein | 1.22g | 7.8g | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg | 10% |
Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
Zinc | 0.95mg | 9% | |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
Calories | 37kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
Carbs | 8.16g | 20.88g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.421mg | 2% |
Calcium | 41mg | 17mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
Fats | 0g | 0.38g | 1% |
Sodium | 29mg | 2mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.16g | 13.88g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.35g | 2.9g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.089g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.238mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +539.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +238.2% |