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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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
9
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +198.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +477.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more Selenium +104.5%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +198.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +477.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more 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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
7
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
Buckwheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
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 B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Other +167.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 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 Fats +63.2%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Other +167.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.171
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 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 +452.9%
Contains less 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.
Buckwheat Lima bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 13.88g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.62g 0.38g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 92kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 2.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 7mg 17mg Lima bean
Iron 0.8mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 51mg 43mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 88mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.61mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.146mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.403mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 2.2µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.421mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 14µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.129mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.212mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.172mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.044mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.173mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.079mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.034g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.171g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat 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
8%
Buckwheat
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
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)

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.