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Falafel vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Lima bean

  • Falafel has more Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Lima bean is richer in Selenium.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 13% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean has 147 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Lima bean has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Falafel
Falafel
8
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.235
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
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 +217.6%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.235

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.
Falafel
Falafel
5
:
5
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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 B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Contains more Water +101.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2332.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2332.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 13.88g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.8g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.38g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 20.88g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 115kcal Falafel
Sugar 2.9g Falafel
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 54mg 17mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.39mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 43mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 111mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 508mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.5mg 0.95mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.235mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.516mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.055mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.421mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 93µg 83µg Falafel
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.092mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.337mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.411mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.673mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.523mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.099mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.449mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.469mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.238mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.034g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.171g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.