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Lima bean vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lima bean and Pasta?

  • Lima bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pasta is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 16% higher.
  • Lima bean has 21 times more Potassium than Pasta. Lima bean has 508mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
10
:
0
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +152.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.4%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +152.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.4%

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
:
5
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.5%
Contains more Folate +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.5%
Contains more Folate +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Equal in Water - 68.56
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
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.9%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.9%

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 Pasta
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 7.8g 5.15g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 20.88g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 115kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 2.9g Pasta
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 6mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 1.14mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 63mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 24mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 6mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.56mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.093mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.224mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.183mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.034mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 64µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.065mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.134mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.197mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.348mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.097mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.079mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.247mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.217mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.103mg Lima bean
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.15g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.