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Lima bean vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lima bean and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Lima bean has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% more.
  • Lima bean contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Lima bean contains 0.422mg of Vitamin B5, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.051mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, 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
9
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +163.9%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +163.9%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.8%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
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%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.8%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +208.3%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Water +25.3%
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
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +208.3%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Water +25.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%

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 Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 9.18g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 2.53g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 9.18g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 47kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 2.39mg 0.98mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 57mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 290mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 4mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.36mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.047mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.201mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 1.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.085mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.051mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.024mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 45µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.029mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.094mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.135mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.166mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.036mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.139mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.146mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.082mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.009g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.042g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.