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Chicken fingers vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken fingers and lima beans

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, while lima beans have more fiber, iron, and copper.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 49% more than lima beans.
  • Chicken fingers contain 385 times more sodium than lima beans. While chicken fingers contain 769mg of sodium, lima beans contain only 2mg.
  • Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +227.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.3%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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.
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% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1661.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1851.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 +146.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3571.1%
Contains more OtherOther +155.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more WaterWater +49.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 +14105.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3281.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Lima beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.421mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.171g 37%
Sodium 769mg 2mg 33%
Phosphorus 282mg 111mg 24%
Selenium 17.5µg 4.5µg 24%
Fiber 1.2g 7g 23%
Protein 19.22g 7.8g 23%
Fats 13.95g 0.38g 21%
Iron 0.73mg 2.39mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.161mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.18mg 20%
Copper 0.069mg 0.235mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Folate 19µg 83µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.422mg 16%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.516mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 0.034g 12%
Saturated fat 2.493g 0.089g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.055mg 10%
Calories 271kcal 115kcal 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 2µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.161mg 4%
Potassium 373mg 508mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 43mg 4%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.95mg 2%
Choline 43.7mg 32.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 17.25g 20.88g 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 13.88g N/A
Calcium 17mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 2.9g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.238mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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
42%
Chicken fingers
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.