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Lima bean vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lima bean and Almond

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Almond is higher than in Lima bean.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 170% more than Lima bean.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
9
Almond
Almond
Contains more Calcium +1482.4%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +527.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +228.4%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +322.3%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1482.4%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +527.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +228.4%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +322.3%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1

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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
6
Almond
Almond
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1969.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +759.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
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%
Almond
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1969.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +759.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Almond
Almond
Contains more Water +1482.5%
Contains more Protein +171.2%
Contains more Fats +13039.5%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Equal in Carbs - 21.55
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
Almond
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +1482.5%
Contains more Protein +171.2%
Contains more Fats +13039.5%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Equal in Carbs - 21.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Almond
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92697.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7109.9%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92697.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7109.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lima bean Almond
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lima bean Almond Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 9.05g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0.38g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 20.88g 21.55g Almond
Calories 115kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 2.9g 4.35g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 17mg 269mg Almond
Iron 2.39mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 43mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 111mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 508mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 2mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.95mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.235mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.516mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 4.5µg 4.1µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 0.18mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.137mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 44µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.337mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.673mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.523mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.099mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.469mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.238mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 3.802g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Almond
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
16%
Lima bean
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.713g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond 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. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.