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Figs vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Figs and Lima bean

  • Figs contain less Iron, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, 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.
Figs
Figs
2
:
8
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +545.9%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.9%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +303.1%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +545.9%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.9%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +303.1%
Contains more Selenium +2150%

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.
Figs
Figs
3
:
7
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +135%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.421
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +135%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.421

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +940%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Other +74.2%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +13.4%
Contains more Protein +940%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Other +74.2%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 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 -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 13.88g Figs
Protein 0.75g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.3g 0.38g Lima bean
Carbs 19.18g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 74kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 16.26g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 2.9g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 35mg 17mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 17mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 14mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 232mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 1mg 2mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.07mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.128mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 0.2µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.421mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 6µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.024mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.033mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.03mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.006mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.028mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.011mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.089g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.034g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.171g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.