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Lima bean vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lima bean and Adzuki bean

  • Lima bean has more Selenium, however, Adzuki bean has more Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Adzuki bean has 4 times less Selenium than Lima bean. Lima bean has 4.5µg of Selenium, while Adzuki bean has 1.2µg.

Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, adzuki, 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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
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7
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Zinc +86.3%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Equal in Potassium - 532
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Zinc +86.3%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Equal in Potassium - 532

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
4
:
5
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.43
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%
Adzuki bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
2
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.52
Equal in Water - 66.29
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
Adzuki bean
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.52
Equal in Water - 66.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
1
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Adzuki bean
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%

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 Adzuki bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 17.47g Adzuki bean
Protein 7.8g 7.52g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 24.77g Adzuki bean
Calories 115kcal 128kcal Adzuki bean
Sugar 2.9g Adzuki bean
Fiber 7g 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 17mg 28mg Adzuki bean
Iron 2.39mg 2mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 52mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 111mg 168mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 508mg 532mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 2mg 8mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 1.77mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.298mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.573mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 4.5µg 1.2µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.115mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.064mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.717mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.43mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.096mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.072mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.255mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.3mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.632mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.567mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.079mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.398mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.387mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.198mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.009g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.021g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Adzuki bean
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
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.