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Groat vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Groat and Lima bean

  • Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Lima bean is richer in Folate.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 96% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean has 17 times less Vitamin B3 than Groat. Groat has 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean has 0.421mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Groat
Groat
8
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Magnesium +437.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +368.1%
Contains more Manganese +151.9%
Contains more Selenium +84.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 2.39
Groat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Magnesium +437.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +368.1%
Contains more Manganese +151.9%
Contains more Selenium +84.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 2.39

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.
Groat
Groat
4
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin B2 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +176.7%
Groat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Lima bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 41% 13% 8% 26% 38% 63% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +176.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +794.7%
Contains more Carbs +242.4%
Contains more Other +82.6%
Contains more Water +615.8%
Groat
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Lima bean
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +794.7%
Contains more Carbs +242.4%
Contains more Other +82.6%
Contains more Water +615.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Groat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Lima bean
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 13.88g Groat
Protein 13.25g 7.8g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.38g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 20.88g Groat
Calories 343kcal 115kcal Groat
Sugar 2.9g Groat
Fiber 10g 7g Groat
Calcium 18mg 17mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 231mg 43mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 111mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 1mg 2mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.95mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.235mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.516mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 4.5µg Groat
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.055mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.421mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.422mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.161mg Groat
Folate 30µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.092mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.337mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.411mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.673mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.523mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.099mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.449mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.469mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.238mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.034g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.171g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Groat
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.