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 in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however Lima bean is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Black turtle bean contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Lima bean. While Black turtle bean contains 0.87mg of Vitamin E , Lima bean contains only 0.18mg.
Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+223.5%
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Iron
+19.2%
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Magnesium
+14%
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Phosphorus
+36.9%
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Copper
+14.5%
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Potassium
+17.3%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+25%
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Calcium
+223.5%
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Iron
+19.2%
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Magnesium
+14%
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Phosphorus
+36.9%
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Copper
+14.5%
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Potassium
+17.3%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+25%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+383.3%
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Vitamin B1
+39.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25.2%
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Vitamin K
+65%
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Vitamin B5
+62.3%
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Vitamin B6
+109.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Folate - 83
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+383.3%
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Vitamin B1
+39.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25.2%
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Vitamin K
+65%
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Vitamin B5
+62.3%
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Vitamin B6
+109.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Folate - 83
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.05g | 13.88g |
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Protein | 8.18g | 7.8g |
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Fats | 0.35g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 24.35g | 20.88g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 115kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0.32g | 2.9g |
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Fiber | 8.3g | 7g |
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Calcium | 55mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 2.85mg | 2.39mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 43mg |
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Phosphorus | 152mg | 111mg |
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Potassium | 433mg | 508mg |
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Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.95mg |
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Copper | 0.269mg | 0.235mg |
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Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.18mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.225mg | 0.161mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.527mg | 0.421mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.422mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.161mg |
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Folate | 86µg | 83µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 0.344mg | 0.337mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.361mg | 0.411mg |
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Leucine | 0.653mg | 0.673mg |
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Lysine | 0.562mg | 0.523mg |
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Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.099mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.442mg | 0.449mg |
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Valine | 0.428mg | 0.469mg |
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Histidine | 0.228mg | 0.238mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.089g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.034g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.171g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
17

16

Mineral Summary Score
47

40

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
49%

47%

Carbohydrates
24%

21%

Fats
2%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.089 g)