Fettuccine vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fettuccine and lima beans
- Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, lima beans have more iron, fiber, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 22% higher.
- Lima beans have 83 times less sodium than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 166mg of sodium, while lima beans have 2mg.
- Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.
Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +298.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +850% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +344% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1283.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +610.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.1% |
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Water
~69.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | +2547.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.235mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.39mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 22% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 7g | 20% |
| Folate | 6µg | 83µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 111mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 508mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.421mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.95mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.089g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.38g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 7.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.034g | 2% |
| Carbs | 14g | 20.88g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 2.9g | N/A |
| 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% |
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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
7%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)