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Broth vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and lima beans

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and choline; however, lima beans are richer in fiber, copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Broth contains 39 times more saturated fat than lima beans. Broth contains 3.43g of saturated fat, while lima beans contain 0.089g.
  • Lima beans contain less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of lima beans is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +30.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more IronIron +132%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +955.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3552.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4176.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2974.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15664.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2519.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lima beans DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 2mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 4.5µg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.055mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.171g 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Copper 0mg 0.235mg 26%
Fats 13.88g 0.38g 21%
Protein 16.66g 7.8g 18%
Calcium 187mg 17mg 17%
Iron 1.03mg 2.39mg 17%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.516mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.089g 15%
Choline 114.6mg 32.5mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.421mg 13%
Folate 32µg 83µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.034g 13%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.95mg 8%
Phosphorus 166mg 111mg 8%
Calories 267kcal 115kcal 8%
Potassium 309mg 508mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.161mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.161mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.422mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 56mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 20.88g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 2.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Lima beans
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
28%
Broth
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 23873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Lima beans - 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.