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Dulce de Leche vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dulce de Leche and Lima bean?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Lima bean is higher in Fiber, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Fiber is 28% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lima bean is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

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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 Calcium +1376.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Iron +1305.9%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +5775%
Contains more Manganese +25700%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +1376.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Iron +1305.9%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +5775%
Contains more Manganese +25700%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +906.3%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
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 E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +906.3%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1834.2%
Contains more Carbs +165.1%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +143.1%
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 Fats +1834.2%
Contains more Carbs +165.1%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +143.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6202.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6202.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 13.88g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 7.35g 0.38g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 20.88g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 115kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 0g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 251mg 17mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 22mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 193mg 111mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 129mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.79mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.004mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.002mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 2.7µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 267IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.18mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.055mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.421mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.422mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 11µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Lima bean
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.089g Lima bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.034g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.171g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.