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Flax vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax and Lima bean

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Lima bean.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 124% more.
  • Flax contains 9 times more Magnesium than Lima bean. Flax contains 392mg of Magnesium, while Lima bean contains 43mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains more Magnesium +811.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.4%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +356.8%
Contains more Copper +419.1%
Contains more Manganese +381%
Contains more Selenium +464.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
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 +1400%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains more Magnesium +811.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.4%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +356.8%
Contains more Copper +419.1%
Contains more Manganese +381%
Contains more Selenium +464.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
0
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +115%
Equal in Folate - 83
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +115%
Equal in Folate - 83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +134.5%
Contains more Fats +10994.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.3%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Contains more Water +902.7%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +134.5%
Contains more Fats +10994.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.3%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Contains more Water +902.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22038.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16701.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 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 +22038.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16701.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 18.29g 7.8g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.38g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 20.88g Flax
Calories 534kcal 115kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 2.9g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 7g Flax
Calcium 255mg 17mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.39mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 43mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 111mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 508mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 4.34mg 0.95mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.235mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.516mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 4.5µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.18mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.055mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.421mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.422mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.161mg Flax
Folate 87µg 83µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.092mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.337mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.411mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.673mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.523mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.099mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.449mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.469mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.238mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.034g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.171g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.