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

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Summary of differences between Lima bean and Adzuki bean

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 in Adzuki bean is higher than in Lima bean.
  • Adzuki bean covers your daily need of Folate 135% more than Lima bean.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.9%
Contains more IronIron +108.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +365.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +524.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more FolateFolate +649.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +419.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.7%
Contains more FatsFats +39.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +183.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.1%

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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 115kcal 329kcal Adzuki bean
Protein 7.8g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.38g 0.53g Adzuki bean
Net carbs 13.88g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 20.88g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 43mg 127mg Adzuki bean
Calcium 17mg 66mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 508mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 2.39mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Sugar 2.9g Adzuki bean
Fiber 7g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Copper 0.235mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 0.95mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 111mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 2mg 5mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 1.73mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 4.5µg 3.1µg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.455mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 2.63mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.351mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Choline 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.191g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.05g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.113g Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.673mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.523mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.21mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.469mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.524mg Adzuki 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
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 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 is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/173727/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.