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Lima bean vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lima bean and Barley different?

  • Lima bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Barley is higher in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Lima bean covers your daily need of Folate 17% more than Barley.
  • Lima bean contains 5 times more Potassium than Barley. Lima bean contains 508mg of Potassium, while Barley contains 93mg.

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Barley, pearled, cooked types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +446.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +446.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +245.1%
Contains more Other +310.7%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.2%
Equal in Water - 68.8
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +245.1%
Contains more Other +310.7%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.2%
Equal in Water - 68.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.093
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.093

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Barley Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 24.42g Barley
Protein 7.8g 2.26g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.44g Barley
Carbs 20.88g 28.22g Barley
Calories 115kcal 123kcal Barley
Sugar 2.9g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 7g 3.8g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 11mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 1.33mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 22mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 54mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 93mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 3mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.82mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.105mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.259mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.01mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.083mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.062mg Barley
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.135mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.115mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 16µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0.8µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.038mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.077mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.083mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.154mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.084mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.043mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.127mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.111mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.051mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.093g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.214g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Barley
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
16%
Lima bean
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.