Lima beans vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lima beans and arborio rice
- Lima beans have more copper, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, and folate; however, arborio rice is higher in vitamin B3 and selenium.
- Lima beans cover your daily copper needs 18% more than arborio rice.
- Arborio rice contains 20 times less potassium than lima beans. Lima beans contain 508mg of potassium, while arborio rice contains 26mg.
- The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +437.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1853.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +505.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.6% |
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.072mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 26mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1.46mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 2.36g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.059mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 1.493mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.357mg | 7% |
| Folate | 83µg | 59µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 7.5µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 28.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 130kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.056mg | 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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)