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Lima bean vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lima bean and Mothbeans

  • Lima bean has more Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Mothbeans has more Folate, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Folate is 15% higher.
  • Mothbeans contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Lima bean. Lima bean contains 0.161mg of Vitamin B6, while Mothbeans contains 0.093mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mothbeans, 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
6
:
4
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Magnesium +141.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
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%
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Magnesium +141.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
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
6
:
4
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391
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%
Mothbeans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.81
Equal in Carbs - 20.96
Equal in Water - 69.23
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
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.81
Equal in Carbs - 20.96
Equal in Water - 69.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 20.96g Mothbeans
Protein 7.8g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 0.38g 0.55g Mothbeans
Carbs 20.88g 20.96g Mothbeans
Calories 115kcal 117kcal Mothbeans
Sugar 2.9g Mothbeans
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 3.14mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 43mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 111mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 508mg 304mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 10mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.59mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.164mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 4.5µg 2.8µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.124mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.023mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.668mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.391mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.093mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 143µg Mothbeans
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.05mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.388mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.525mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.425mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.075mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.35mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.25mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.124g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.044g Mothbeans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.256g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Mothbeans
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
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.