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Corn syrup vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn syrup and lima beans

  • Corn syrup contains less fiber, iron, folate, copper, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium than lima beans.
  • Lima beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 28% higher.
  • Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1054.5%
Contains more IronIron +545.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +909.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +416%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.2%
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1734.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1688.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +271.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +217.1%
Contains more OtherOther +187.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Lima beans DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Iron 0.37mg 2.39mg 25%
Folate 0µg 83µg 21%
Copper 0.053mg 0.235mg 20%
Carbs 77.59g 20.88g 19%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.516mg 18%
Protein 0g 7.8g 16%
Potassium 44mg 508mg 14%
Phosphorus 11mg 111mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.161mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.161mg 12%
Calories 286kcal 115kcal 9%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.422mg 8%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.95mg 8%
Sodium 155mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.055mg 4%
Selenium 2.9µg 4.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.421mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 32.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.171g 1%
Fats 0g 0.38g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 13.88g N/A
Calcium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 2.9g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.089g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.