Fish oil vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fish oil and lima beans
- Lima beans have more iron, fiber, copper, manganese, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B1 than fish oil.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 255% more.
- Fish oil contains 239 times more saturated fat than lima beans. Fish oil contains 21.29g of saturated fat, while lima beans contain 0.089g.
- Lima beans contain less cholesterol.
- Lima beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of fish oil is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish oil, herring 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26215.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 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 | +166264.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9025.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 766mg | 0mg | 255% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.38g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 0.034g | 141% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 0.171g | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 0.089g | 96% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 115kcal | 39% |
| Iron | 0mg | 2.39mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.235mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.516mg | 22% |
| Folate | 0µg | 83µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 111mg | 16% |
| Protein | 0g | 7.8g | 16% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 508mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.161mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.95mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.422mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.88g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.421mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)