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

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A recap on differences between Black gram and Lima bean

  • Lima bean has less Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Black gram covers your daily Copper needs 83% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains 6 times less Magnesium than Black gram. Black gram contains 267mg of Magnesium, while Lima bean contains 43mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, 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.
Black gram
Black gram
9
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +520.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +252.6%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Contains more Manganese +195.9%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
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 +711.8%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +520.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +252.6%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Contains more Manganese +195.9%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%

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 gram
Black gram
7
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more Folate +160.2%
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
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 B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more Folate +160.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +223.2%
Contains more Fats +331.6%
Contains more Carbs +182.5%
Contains more Other +192.2%
Contains more Water +546.2%
Black gram
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 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 +223.2%
Contains more Fats +331.6%
Contains more Carbs +182.5%
Contains more Other +192.2%
Contains more Water +546.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
2
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1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 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 +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 13.88g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 7.8g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 0.38g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 20.88g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 115kcal Black gram
Sugar 2.9g Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 7g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 17mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 2.39mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 43mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 111mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 508mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 3.35mg 0.95mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.235mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.516mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 4.5µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.161mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.055mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.421mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.422mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.161mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 83µg Black gram
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.092mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.337mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.411mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 0.673mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 0.523mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.099mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.449mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.469mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.238mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.034g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.171g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram 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
36%
Black gram
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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 gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.