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Semolina vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Lima bean different?

  • Semolina is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Lima bean is higher in Fiber, Iron, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Semolina covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Lima bean.
  • Semolina contains 4 times more Selenium than Lima bean. Semolina contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Lima bean contains 4.5µg.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
Semolina
Semolina
6
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3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +317.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Contains more Selenium +342.2%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +192%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.95
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
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 +317.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Contains more Selenium +342.2%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +192%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.95

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.
Semolina
Semolina
4
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1099%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Semolina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
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 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1099%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Carbs +287.4%
Contains more Water +607.8%
Contains more Other +62%
Equal in Protein - 7.8
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 Fats +171.1%
Contains more Carbs +287.4%
Contains more Water +607.8%
Contains more Other +62%
Equal in Protein - 7.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +658.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 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 +658.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 13.88g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 1.03g 0.38g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 20.88g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 115kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 2.9g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 71mg 17mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 153mg 111mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 1.02mg 0.95mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.235mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.516mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 4.5µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.161mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.421mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.422mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.161mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.092mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.656mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.215mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.183mg 0.099mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.47mg 0.469mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.034g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.171g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina 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
26%
Semolina
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.