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Pasta vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pasta and Lima bean?

  • Pasta is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Lima bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 16% higher.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Pasta
Pasta
0
:
10
Lima bean
Lima bean
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%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 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 +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.
Pasta
Pasta
5
:
6
Lima bean
Lima bean
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.5%
Contains more Folate +29.7%
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%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.5%
Contains more Folate +29.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +271%
Equal in Water - 69.79
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +271%
Equal in Water - 69.79

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.