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Brussels sprout vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Lima bean

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Lima bean is richer in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 146% more than Lima bean.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
9
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +147.1%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +126.2%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
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 +147.1%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +126.2%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Vitamin K +8750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Vitamin K +8750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +36.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +133.3%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 Water +23.2%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89373.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89373.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 3.38g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.3g 0.38g Lima bean
Carbs 8.95g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 43kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.9g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 42mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 69mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 389mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 25mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.42mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.07mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.337mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 1.6µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.18mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.421mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.161mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 177µg 2µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.12mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.152mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.154mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.032mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.155mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.076mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.089g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.171g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.