Lentil vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lentil and Lima bean
- Lentil has more Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus than Lima bean.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% more.
- Lentil contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Lima bean. Lentil contains 1.06mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean contains 0.421mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.38g
~equal in
Carbs
~20.88g
~equal in
Water
~69.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.171g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 7.8g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.38g | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 13.88g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 20.88g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 508mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.39mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.235mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.95mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 111mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.516mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.422mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 83µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 32.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.089g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.171g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.411mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.673mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.099mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.469mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.238mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.