Ham vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ham and lima beans?
- Ham is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet lima beans are richer in fiber, manganese, and folate.
- Ham's daily need coverage for sodium is 52% higher.
- Lima beans contain less cholesterol.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index than lima beans.
We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +203.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +855.6% |
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 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +368.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1355.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1292% |
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Water
~69.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | +7605.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 2mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.161mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 4.5µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 7.8g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 0.421mg | 23% |
| Folate | 3µg | 83µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.516mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.95mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.161mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.235mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 111mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.39mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.055mg | 11% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 32.5mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.089g | 8% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 0.38g | 8% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 508mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 0.034g | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 20.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 115kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham 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.