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Lima bean vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lima bean and Millet

  • Lima bean has more Fiber, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Millet has more Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Lima bean is 23% higher.
  • Millet has 8 times less Potassium than Lima bean. Lima bean has 508mg of Potassium, while Millet has 62mg.

Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Millet, cooked.

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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
8
:
1
Millet
Millet
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +279.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains more Potassium +719.4%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.91
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Millet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +279.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains more Potassium +719.4%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.91

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
6
:
3
Millet
Millet
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Folate +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.9%
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%
Millet
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% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Folate +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
3
Millet
Millet
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Other +180.5%
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Equal in Water - 71.41
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
Millet
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Other +180.5%
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Equal in Water - 71.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
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2
Millet
Millet
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Millet
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Millet Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 22.37g Millet
Protein 7.8g 3.51g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 1g Millet
Carbs 20.88g 23.67g Millet
Calories 115kcal 119kcal Millet
Sugar 2.9g 0.13g Millet
Fiber 7g 1.3g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 0.63mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 44mg Millet
Phosphorus 111mg 100mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 62mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.95mg 0.91mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.272mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.9µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.106mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.171mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.108mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 19µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.038mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.113mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.148mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.446mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.067mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.07mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.185mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.184mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.075mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.172g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.508g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Millet
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%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.