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

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The main differences between Adzuki bean and Lima bean

  • Adzuki bean has more Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, however, Lima bean has more Selenium.
  • Lima bean has 2 times less Zinc than Adzuki bean. Adzuki bean has 1.77mg of Zinc, while Lima bean has 0.95mg.

Food types used in this article are Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 37% 8.4% 47% 75% 99% 48% 72% 1% 75% 6.5%
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 +20.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
~equal in Potassium ~508mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.516mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 29% 15% 13% 26% 22% 0% 0% 91% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.422mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 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 CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +280%
~equal in Protein ~7.8g
~equal in Water ~69.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.021 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714.3%

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 bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Lima bean Opinion
Calories 128kcal 115kcal Adzuki bean
Protein 7.52g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.1g 0.38g Lima bean
Net carbs 17.47g 13.88g Adzuki bean
Carbs 24.77g 20.88g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 52mg 43mg Adzuki bean
Calcium 28mg 17mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 532mg 508mg Adzuki bean
Iron 2mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Adzuki bean
Fiber 7.3g 7g Adzuki bean
Copper 0.298mg 0.235mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 1.77mg 0.95mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 168mg 111mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 8mg 2mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.573mg 0.516mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 1.2µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.055mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.717mg 0.421mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.422mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Folate 121µg 83µg Adzuki bean
Choline 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.089g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.021g 0.171g Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.255mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.632mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.567mg 0.523mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.387mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.198mg 0.238mg Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Lima bean
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
15%
Adzuki bean
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Adzuki bean
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean 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 Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
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 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.