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Black turtle bean vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black turtle bean and Lima bean different?

  • Black turtle bean is higher than Lima bean in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Black turtle bean covers your daily need of Folate 90% more than Lima bean.
  • Black turtle bean contains 9 times more Calcium than Lima bean. Black turtle bean contains 160mg of Calcium, while Lima bean contains 17mg.

Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw 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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +841.2%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Magnesium +272.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.4%
Contains more Potassium +195.3%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +325.5%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +40.6%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
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 +841.2%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Magnesium +272.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.4%
Contains more Potassium +195.3%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +325.5%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +40.6%

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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
9
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0
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Folate +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Folate +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +172.4%
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +202.9%
Contains more Other +213%
Contains more Water +534.5%
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +172.4%
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +202.9%
Contains more Other +213%
Contains more Water +534.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 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 +129.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black turtle bean 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 Black turtle bean Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 13.88g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 7.8g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 0.38g Black turtle bean
Carbs 63.25g 20.88g Black turtle bean
Calories 339kcal 115kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g 2.9g Black turtle bean
Fiber 15.5g 7g Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 17mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 2.39mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 43mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 440mg 111mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 508mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 2.2mg 0.95mg Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.235mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 0.516mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.18mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.161mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.055mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 0.421mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.422mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.161mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 83µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.092mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.337mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.411mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.673mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.523mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.099mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.449mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.469mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.238mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.034g Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.171g Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean 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
65%
Black turtle bean
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.