Lima bean vs Broad bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Lima bean

4

:

4

Broad bean

Contains more Iron +54.2%

Contains more Potassium +53%

Contains more Magnesium +30.3%

Contains less Sodium -92%

Contains more Calcium +117.6%

Contains more Copper +71.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%

Equal in Zinc - 1

Lima bean

Broad bean

Contains more Iron +54.2%

Contains more Potassium +53%

Contains more Magnesium +30.3%

Contains less Sodium -92%

Contains more Calcium +117.6%

Contains more Copper +71.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%

Equal in Zinc - 1

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Lima bean

3

:

7

Broad bean

Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1945%

Contains more Folate, total +78.3%

Lima bean

Broad bean

Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1945%

Contains more Folate, total +78.3%

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

12

35

Mineral Summary Score

26

27

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Protein

47%

48%

Carbohydrates

21%

18%

Fats

2%

3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Lower in Sugars
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sugars?

Lima bean contains less Sugars (difference - 6.31g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

Which food is cheaper?

Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

?

It cannot be definitely stated which food is richer in minerals. See charts below for detailed information.

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	115	88
Protein	7.8	7.92
Fats	0.38	0.73
Vitamin C	0	3.7
Carbs	20.88	17.63
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0	0
Iron	2.39	1.55
Calcium	17	37
Potassium	508	332
Magnesium	43	33
Sugars	2.9	9.21
Fiber	7	7.5
Copper	0.235	0.402
Zinc	0.95	1
Starch
Phosphorus	111	129
Sodium	2	25
Vitamin A	0	333
Vitamin E	0.18	1.16
Vitamin D	0	0
Vitamin B1	0.161	0.133
Vitamin B2	0.055	0.29
Vitamin B3	0.421	2.249
Vitamin B5	0.422	0.225
Vitamin B6	0.161	0.104
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	2	40.9
Folate, total	83	148
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0	0
Saturated Fat	0.089	0.118
Monounsaturated Fat	0.034	0.104
Polyunsaturated fat	0.171	0.342
Tryptophan	0.092
Threonine	0.337
Isoleucine	0.411
Leucine	0.673
Lysine	0.523
Methionine	0.099
Phenylalanine	0.449
Valine	0.469
Histidine	0.238
Fructose