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Oat vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oat and Lima bean

  • Oat has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Lima bean is richer in Folate.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 191% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Oat. Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, while Lima bean has 0.161mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats and Lima beans, large, 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.
Oat
Oat
7
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
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%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
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%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
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.
Oat
Oat
4
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +48.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +217.4%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Water +749%
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
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
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +217.4%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Water +749%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Lima 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
33%
Oat
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
41%
Lima bean

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?
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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?
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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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.