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Fast food vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Lima bean different?

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Lima bean is richer in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fast food is 37% higher.
  • Fast food contains 166 times more Sodium than Lima bean. While Fast food contains 331mg of Sodium, Lima bean contains only 2mg.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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 +264.7%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +351.1%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +94.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +264.7%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +351.1%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +94.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%

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 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +145%
Equal in Folate - 83
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +145%
Equal in Folate - 83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.8%
Contains more Fats +3060.5%
Contains more Carbs +50.9%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Contains more Water +81.5%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +111.8%
Contains more Fats +3060.5%
Contains more Carbs +50.9%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Contains more Water +81.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +882.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +882.5%
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.
Fast food 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 13.88g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 7.8g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.38g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 20.88g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 115kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 1.7g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 62mg 17mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 2.39mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 134mg 111mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 331mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 2.52mg 0.95mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.357mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 20.3µg 4.5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.18mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.161mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.055mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.421mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.422mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.161mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.092mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.337mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.411mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.673mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.523mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.099mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.449mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.469mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.238mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Lima bean
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.089g Lima bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.034g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.171g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.