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Seed vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seed and Lima bean different?

  • Seed is higher than Lima bean in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 110% more than Lima bean.
  • Seed contains 37 times more Calcium than Lima bean. Seed contains 631mg of Calcium, while Lima bean contains 17mg.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.

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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.
Seed
8
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Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Magnesium +679.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +674.8%
Contains more Zinc +382.1%
Contains more Copper +293.2%
Contains more Manganese +427.7%
Contains more Selenium +1126.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Magnesium +679.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +674.8%
Contains more Zinc +382.1%
Contains more Copper +293.2%
Contains more Manganese +427.7%
Contains more Selenium +1126.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
Seed
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1997.4%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1997.4%
Contains more Folate +69.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
:
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Carbs +101.7%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Water +1103.3%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
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 +112.1%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Carbs +101.7%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Water +1103.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6691.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13739.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6691.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13739.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed Lima bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 16.54g 7.8g Seed
Fats 30.74g 0.38g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 20.88g Seed
Calories 486kcal 115kcal Seed
Sugar 2.9g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 7g Seed
Calcium 631mg 17mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 2.39mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 43mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 111mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 16mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 4.58mg 0.95mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.235mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.516mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 4.5µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.18mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.161mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.055mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.421mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 49µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.092mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.337mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.411mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.673mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.523mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.099mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.449mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.469mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.238mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.034g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.171g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.241g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.