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Adzuki bean vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between adzuki bean and lima beans

  • The amount of folate, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B5 in adzuki bean is higher than in lima beans.
  • Adzuki bean covers your daily need for folate, 135% more than lima beans.
  • Adzuki bean contains 5 times more zinc than lima beans. While adzuki bean contains 5.04mg of zinc, lima beans contain only 0.95mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +195.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.9%
Contains more IronIron +108.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +365.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.2%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +524.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more FolateFolate +649.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 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 ProteinProtein +154.7%
Contains more FatsFats +39.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +183.5%
Contains more WaterWater +419.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Adzuki bean Lima beans
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 Adzuki bean Lima beans DV% diff.
Folate 622µg 83µg 135%
Copper 1.094mg 0.235mg 95%
Manganese 1.73mg 0.516mg 53%
Phosphorus 381mg 111mg 39%
Zinc 5.04mg 0.95mg 37%
Iron 4.98mg 2.39mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.161mg 25%
Protein 19.87g 7.8g 24%
Fiber 12.7g 7g 23%
Potassium 1254mg 508mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.422mg 21%
Magnesium 127mg 43mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.161mg 15%
Carbs 62.9g 20.88g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 0.421mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.055mg 13%
Calories 329kcal 115kcal 11%
Choline 32.5mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 17mg 5%
Selenium 3.1µg 4.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Fats 0.53g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 2.9g N/A
Sodium 5mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.191g 0.089g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.034g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.171g 0%
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.674mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 1.668mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 1.497mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.023mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Lima beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Adzuki bean
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.