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Lima bean vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lima bean and Oat

  • Lima bean has more Folate, however, Oat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 191% more than Lima bean.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Oats.

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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
2
:
7
Oat
Oat
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +97.5%
Contains more Magnesium +311.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.2%
Contains more Zinc +317.9%
Contains more Copper +166.4%
Contains more Manganese +852.7%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +97.5%
Contains more Magnesium +311.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.2%
Contains more Zinc +317.9%
Contains more Copper +166.4%
Contains more Manganese +852.7%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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
:
4
Oat
Oat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.7%
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%
Oat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Oat
Oat
Contains more Water +749%
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +217.4%
Contains more Other +49.6%
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
Oat
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Water +749%
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +217.4%
Contains more Other +49.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Oat
Oat
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6305.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1382.5%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Oat
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6305.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1382.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Oat Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 55.67g Oat
Protein 7.8g 16.89g Oat
Fats 0.38g 6.9g Oat
Carbs 20.88g 66.27g Oat
Calories 115kcal 389kcal Oat
Sugar 2.9g Oat
Fiber 7g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 17mg 54mg Oat
Iron 2.39mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 43mg 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 111mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 508mg 429mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.95mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.235mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 0.516mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.119mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 56µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.337mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.673mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.523mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.099mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.469mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.238mg 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 0.089g 1.217g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 2.535g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.