Lima bean vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lima bean and Cranberry beans
- Lima bean has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Cranberry beans is richer in Folate, and Fiber.
- Cranberry beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 31% more.
- Lima bean contains 3 times more Selenium than Cranberry beans. Lima bean contains 4.5µg of Selenium, while Cranberry beans contains 1.3µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, cranberry (roman), 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.
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Iron
+14.4%
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Potassium
+31.3%
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Manganese
+39.5%
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Selenium
+246.2%
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Calcium
+194.1%
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Magnesium
+16.3%
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Phosphorus
+21.6%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+20%
Equal in Copper - 0.231
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Iron
+14.4%
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Potassium
+31.3%
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Manganese
+39.5%
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Selenium
+246.2%
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Calcium
+194.1%
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Magnesium
+16.3%
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Phosphorus
+21.6%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+20%
Equal in Copper - 0.231
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.
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Vitamin B5
+75.8%
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Vitamin B6
+98.8%
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Vitamin B1
+30.4%
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Vitamin B2
+25.5%
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Vitamin B3
+22.3%
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Folate
+149.4%
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Vitamin B5
+75.8%
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Vitamin B6
+98.8%
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Vitamin B1
+30.4%
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Vitamin B2
+25.5%
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Vitamin B3
+22.3%
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Folate
+149.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+19.7%
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Fats
+21.1%
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Carbs
+17.1%
Equal in Water - 64.65
Equal in Other - 1.09
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
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1.15 g
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
24.46 g
Water:
64.65 g
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1.09 g
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Protein
+19.7%
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Fats
+21.1%
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Carbs
+17.1%
Equal in Water - 64.65
Equal in Other - 1.09
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.171 g
Saturated Fat:
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.199 g
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.4%
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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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 13.88g | 15.86g |
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Protein | 7.8g | 9.34g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 0.46g |
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Carbs | 20.88g | 24.46g |
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Calories | 115kcal | 136kcal |
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Sugar | 2.9g |
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Fiber | 7g | 8.6g |
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Calcium | 17mg | 50mg |
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Iron | 2.39mg | 2.09mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 50mg |
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Phosphorus | 111mg | 135mg |
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Potassium | 508mg | 387mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.14mg |
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Copper | 0.235mg | 0.231mg |
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Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.37mg |
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Selenium | 4.5µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.21mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.069mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.515mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.24mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.081mg |
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Folate | 83µg | 207µg |
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Vitamin K | 2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.111mg |
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Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.393mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.412mg |
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Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.746mg |
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Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.641mg |
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Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.14mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.505mg |
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Valine | 0.469mg | 0.489mg |
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Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.26mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.119g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.04g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.199g |
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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%

22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?

Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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