Fennel vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fennel and lima beans different?
- Fennel is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, lima beans are richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for fennel is 51% higher.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than fennel (45).
Fennel, bulb, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +188.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +227.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +375% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +542.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1510% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +207.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 2µg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.39mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.235mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 7g | 16% |
| Folate | 27µg | 83µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.516mg | 14% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 7.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.161mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.95mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 20.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.422mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 32.5mg | 4% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 508mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.421mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.171g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
90.21 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +529% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.089g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.171g
