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Bulgur dry vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur dry and Lima bean

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc, however, Lima bean has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bulgur dry is 110% higher.
  • Lima bean has 12 times less Vitamin B3 than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 5.114mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean has 0.421mg.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, 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.
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
7
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +281.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +490.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.39
Bulgur dry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
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 +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +281.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +490.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.39

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.
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
6
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
Bulgur dry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +263.4%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Water +675.4%
Bulgur dry
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 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 +57.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +263.4%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Water +675.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Bulgur dry
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 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 +408.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bulgur dry 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 13.88g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 7.8g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.38g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 20.88g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 115kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g 2.9g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 7g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 17mg Bulgur dry
Iron 2.46mg 2.39mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 43mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 111mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 17mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.93mg 0.95mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.235mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.516mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.161mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.055mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.421mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.422mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.161mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.092mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.337mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.411mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.673mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.19mg 0.099mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.449mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.469mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.238mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.034g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.171g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry 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
29%
Bulgur dry
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.