Cornmeal vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cornmeal and Lima bean
- Cornmeal has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium, however, Lima bean has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cornmeal is 32% higher.
- Lima bean has 12 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal has 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean has 0.421mg.
Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +82.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +594.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +277.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +524.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.5% |
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Protein
~7.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1047.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +384.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 7.8g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 0.38g |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 13.88g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 20.88g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 508mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.39mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.235mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.95mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 111mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.516mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.422mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 83µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 32.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0.089g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.171g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.411mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.673mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.099mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.469mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.238mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
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.