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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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
8
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +108.4%
Contains more Magnesium +195.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.2%
Contains more Potassium +146.9%
Contains more Zinc +430.5%
Contains more Copper +365.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.3%
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 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +108.4%
Contains more Magnesium +195.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.2%
Contains more Potassium +146.9%
Contains more Zinc +430.5%
Contains more Copper +365.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
7
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +524.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more Folate +649.4%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +524.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more Folate +649.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Water +419.3%
Contains more Protein +154.7%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.2%
Contains more Other +183.5%
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
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 Water +419.3%
Contains more Protein +154.7%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.2%
Contains more Other +183.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
1
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Adzuki bean
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 13.88g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Protein 7.8g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.38g 0.53g Adzuki bean
Carbs 20.88g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Calories 115kcal 329kcal Adzuki bean
Sugar 2.9g Adzuki bean
Fiber 7g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Calcium 17mg 66mg Adzuki bean
Iron 2.39mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 43mg 127mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 111mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 508mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 2mg 5mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.235mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.516mg 1.73mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 4.5µg 3.1µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 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
Folate 83µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin K 2µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.191g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.05g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.113g 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

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
71%
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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.