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Balsamic vinegar vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and lima beans

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and magnesium than lima beans.
  • Lima beans' daily need coverage for copper is 23% higher.
  • Lima beans contain 5 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while lima beans contain 2.9g.
  • Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.6%
Contains more IronIron +231.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +803.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1087.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +484.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 OtherOther +424.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1491.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
~equal in Water ~69.79g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Lima beans DV% diff.
Fiber 7g 28%
Copper 0.026mg 0.235mg 23%
Iron 0.72mg 2.39mg 21%
Folate 83µg 21%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.516mg 17%
Protein 0.49g 7.8g 15%
Phosphorus 19mg 111mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 12%
Potassium 112mg 508mg 12%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.95mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Choline 32.5mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 2mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.38g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1%
Carbs 17.03g 20.88g 1%
Calcium 27mg 17mg 1%
Calories 88kcal 115kcal 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 2.9g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.089g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Lima beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/nutrients
  2. Lima beans - 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.