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Barley vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barley and Lima bean?

  • Lima bean has less Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Barley.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% higher.
  • Barley has 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Lima bean. Barley has 4.604mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean has 0.421mg.

We used Barley, hulled 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.
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +209.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.8%
Contains more Zinc +191.6%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +276.6%
Contains more Selenium +737.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +209.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.8%
Contains more Zinc +191.6%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +276.6%
Contains more Selenium +737.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
Barley
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +993.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +336.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
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 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +993.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +336.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +505.3%
Contains more Carbs +251.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +639.3%
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 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 +60%
Contains more Fats +505.3%
Contains more Carbs +251.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +639.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 13.88g Barley
Protein 12.48g 7.8g Barley
Fats 2.3g 0.38g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 20.88g Barley
Calories 354kcal 115kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 2.9g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 7g Barley
Calcium 33mg 17mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 2.39mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 43mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 111mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 12mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 2.77mg 0.95mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.235mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.516mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 4.5µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.18mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.161mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.055mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.421mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.161mg Barley
Folate 19µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.092mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.337mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.411mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg 0.673mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.24mg 0.099mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.449mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg 0.469mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg 0.238mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.034g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.171g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Barley
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley 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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.