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

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A recap on differences between Green bean and Lima bean

  • Green bean has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Lima bean is higher in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Green bean covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Lima bean.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +267.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.9%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +312.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +267.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.9%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +312.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +2150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2295%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2295%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +151.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +312.7%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +165%
Contains more Other +57.5%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +312.7%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +165%
Contains more Other +57.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 1.89g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.28g 0.38g Lima bean
Carbs 7.88g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 35kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 3.63g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 3.2g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 44mg 17mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 29mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 146mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 1mg 2mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.057mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.285mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 0.2µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 633IU 0IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.055mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.421mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 33µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg 2µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.082mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.116mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.091mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.023mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.093mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.035mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.089g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.171g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Green bean
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.