Buckwheat vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Buckwheat and Lima bean
- Lima bean has more Iron, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Buckwheat.
- Lima bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 20% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
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Magnesium
+18.6%
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Calcium
+142.9%
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Iron
+198.8%
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Phosphorus
+58.6%
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Potassium
+477.3%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+55.7%
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Copper
+61%
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Manganese
+28%
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Selenium
+104.5%
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Magnesium
+18.6%
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Calcium
+142.9%
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Iron
+198.8%
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Phosphorus
+58.6%
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Potassium
+477.3%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+55.7%
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Copper
+61%
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Manganese
+28%
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Selenium
+104.5%
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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Vitamin B3
+123.3%
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Vitamin E
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+302.5%
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Vitamin B2
+41%
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Vitamin B5
+17.5%
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Vitamin B6
+109.1%
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Folate
+492.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
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Vitamin B3
+123.3%
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Vitamin E
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+302.5%
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Vitamin B2
+41%
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Vitamin B5
+17.5%
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Vitamin B6
+109.1%
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Folate
+492.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+63.2%
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Protein
+130.8%
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+167.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79
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Fats
+63.2%
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Protein
+130.8%
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+167.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+452.9%
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Saturated Fat
-33.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.171
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Monounsaturated Fat
+452.9%
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Saturated Fat
-33.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.171
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 17.24g | 13.88g |
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Protein | 3.38g | 7.8g |
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Fats | 0.62g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 19.94g | 20.88g |
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Calories | 92kcal | 115kcal |
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Fructose | 0.1g |
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Sugar | 0.9g | 2.9g |
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Fiber | 2.7g | 7g |
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Calcium | 7mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.8mg | 2.39mg |
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Magnesium | 51mg | 43mg |
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Phosphorus | 70mg | 111mg |
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Potassium | 88mg | 508mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.95mg |
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Copper | 0.146mg | 0.235mg |
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Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.516mg |
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Selenium | 2.2µg | 4.5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.18mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.161mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.421mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.422mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.161mg |
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Folate | 14µg | 83µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.337mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.411mg |
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Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.673mg |
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Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.523mg |
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Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.099mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.449mg |
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Valine | 0.173mg | 0.469mg |
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Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.238mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.089g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.034g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.171g |
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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
8%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?

Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)