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Edam vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Lima bean

  • Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Lima bean is richer in Fiber.
  • Edam covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 87% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam 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.
Edam
4
:
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +443.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +552.8%
Contains more Manganese +4590.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +443.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +552.8%
Contains more Manganese +4590.9%

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.
Edam
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +418.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
:
Contains more Protein +220.4%
Contains more Fats +7215.8%
Contains more Other +267%
Contains more Carbs +1360.1%
Contains more Water +67.9%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 Protein +220.4%
Contains more Fats +7215.8%
Contains more Other +267%
Contains more Carbs +1360.1%
Contains more Water +67.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23797.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23797.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 24.99g 7.8g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.38g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 357kcal 115kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 2.9g Edam
Fiber 0g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 731mg 17mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 30mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 536mg 111mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 812mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 3.75mg 0.95mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.011mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 14.5µg 4.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.18mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.055mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.421mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 16µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.092mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.337mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.411mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.673mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.523mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.099mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.449mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.469mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.238mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.034g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.171g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam 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
35%
Edam
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.483g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.