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Fenugreek vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fenugreek and Lima bean

  • Lima bean contains less Iron, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc than Fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 389% higher.
  • Lima bean contains 10 times less Calcium than Fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 176mg of Calcium, while Lima bean contains 17mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
9
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +935.3%
Contains more Iron +1302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +344.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +372.3%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
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 +935.3%
Contains more Iron +1302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +344.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +372.3%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
6
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +45.6%
Fenugreek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +45.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +194.9%
Contains more Fats +1586.8%
Contains more Carbs +179.5%
Contains more Other +195.7%
Contains more Water +689.5%
Fenugreek
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 +194.9%
Contains more Fats +1586.8%
Contains more Carbs +179.5%
Contains more Other +195.7%
Contains more Water +689.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
0
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Fenugreek
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 13.88g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 7.8g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.38g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 20.88g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 115kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 2.9g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 7g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 17mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 2.39mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 43mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 111mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 508mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 2.5mg 0.95mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.235mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.516mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 4.5µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.161mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.055mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.421mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.161mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.092mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.337mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.411mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.673mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.523mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.099mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.449mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.469mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.238mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek 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
33%
Fenugreek
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.