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Lima bean vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lima bean and Navy beans

  • The amount of Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Calcium in Navy beans is higher than in Lima bean.
  • Navy beans covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Lima bean.
  • Navy beans has 8 times less Sugar than Lima bean. Lima bean has 2.9g of Sugar, while Navy beans has 0.37g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, navy, 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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
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6
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Contains more Calcium +305.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Iron - 2.36
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.527
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Navy beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 89% 38% 62% 35% 0% 29% 70% 69% 16%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Contains more Calcium +305.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Iron - 2.36
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.527

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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
:
5
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +68.7%
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%
Navy beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 3% 60% 16% 13% 16% 32% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +68.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.23
Equal in Water - 63.81
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
Navy beans
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.23
Equal in Water - 63.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
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2
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.5%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Navy beans
13% 19% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.5%

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 Navy beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Navy beans Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 15.55g Navy beans
Protein 7.8g 8.23g Navy beans
Fats 0.38g 0.62g Navy beans
Carbs 20.88g 26.05g Navy beans
Calories 115kcal 140kcal Navy beans
Starch 15.4g Navy beans
Sugar 2.9g 0.37g Navy beans
Fiber 7g 10.5g Navy beans
Calcium 17mg 69mg Navy beans
Iron 2.39mg 2.36mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 53mg Navy beans
Phosphorus 111mg 144mg Navy beans
Potassium 508mg 389mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 0mg Navy beans
Zinc 0.95mg 1.03mg Navy beans
Copper 0.235mg 0.21mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.527mg Navy beans
Selenium 4.5µg 2.9µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.01mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Navy beans
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.237mg Navy beans
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.066mg Navy beans
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.649mg Navy beans
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.266mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.138mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 140µg Navy beans
Vitamin K 2µg 0.6µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.1mg Navy beans
Threonine 0.337mg 0.289mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.387mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.7mg Navy beans
Lysine 0.523mg 0.52mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.111mg Navy beans
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.471mg Navy beans
Valine 0.469mg 0.504mg Navy beans
Histidine 0.238mg 0.206mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.098g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.142g Navy beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.49g Navy beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g Navy beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Navy beans
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
20%
Navy beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
43%
Navy beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.