Which is healthier, Barley or Lima Bean?

Lima Bean wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Lima Bean has 115 calories and 7.8g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Lima Bean?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Lima Bean contains 115 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Lima Bean?

Lima Bean has more protein with 7.8g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Lima Bean

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 2

6 Lima Bean

Grains vs Legumes & Soy

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Lima Bean	Better
Calories	123kcal	115kcal	Lima Bean
Protein	2.3g	7.8g	Lima Bean
Total Fat	0.4g	0.4g	Tie
Carbohydrates	28.2g	20.9g	Barley
Fiber	3.8g	7g	Lima Bean
Sugar	0.3g	2.9g	Barley
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	11mg	17mg	Lima Bean
Iron	1.3mg	2.4mg	Lima Bean
Potassium	93mg	508mg	Lima Bean

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

Protein: 2.3g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 28.2g

Lima Bean

Protein: 7.8g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 20.9g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.