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.
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+79.7%
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Magnesium
+95.5%
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Phosphorus
+105.6%
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Potassium
+446.2%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+15.9%
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Copper
+123.8%
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Manganese
+99.2%
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Selenium
+91.1%
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+54.5%
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Iron
+79.7%
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Magnesium
+95.5%
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Phosphorus
+105.6%
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Potassium
+446.2%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+15.9%
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Copper
+123.8%
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Manganese
+99.2%
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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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Vitamin E
+1700%
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Vitamin B1
+94%
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Vitamin B5
+212.6%
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Vitamin B6
+40%
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Folate
+418.8%
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Vitamin K
+150%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+12.7%
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Vitamin B3
+390%
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Vitamin E
+1700%
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Vitamin B1
+94%
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Vitamin B5
+212.6%
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Vitamin B6
+40%
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Folate
+418.8%
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Vitamin K
+150%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+12.7%
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Vitamin B3
+390%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+245.1%
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+310.7%
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Fats
+15.8%
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Carbs
+35.2%
Equal in Water - 68.8
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Protein
+245.1%
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+310.7%
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+15.8%
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+35.2%
Equal in Water - 68.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.093
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.6%
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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.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 13.88g | 24.42g | |
Protein | 7.8g | 2.26g | |
Fats | 0.38g | 0.44g | |
Carbs | 20.88g | 28.22g | |
Calories | 115kcal | 123kcal | |
Sugar | 2.9g | 0.28g | |
Fiber | 7g | 3.8g | |
Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | |
Iron | 2.39mg | 1.33mg | |
Magnesium | 43mg | 22mg | |
Phosphorus | 111mg | 54mg | |
Potassium | 508mg | 93mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | |
Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.82mg | |
Copper | 0.235mg | 0.105mg | |
Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.259mg | |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8.6µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.01mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.083mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.062mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.063mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.135mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.115mg | |
Folate | 83µg | 16µg | |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.8µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.038mg | |
Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.077mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.083mg | |
Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.154mg | |
Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.084mg | |
Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.043mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.127mg | |
Valine | 0.469mg | 0.111mg | |
Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.051mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.093g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.057g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.214g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.