Lima beans vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lima beans and broad bean raw
- Lima beans have more iron and selenium; however, broad bean raw is higher in vitamin K, copper, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Broad bean raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 32% more than lima beans.
- Broad bean raw contains 6 times less selenium than lima beans. Lima beans contain 4.5µg of selenium, while broad bean raw contains 0.8µg.
- The glycemic index of broad bean raw is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, fava, in pod, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +462.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +434.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1945% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Protein:
7.92 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
17.63 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.92g
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Water
~72.6g
~equal in
Other
~1.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 40.9µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.402mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 148µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1.55mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.249mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.8µg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.661mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 332mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.225mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 129mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 7g | 7.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.342g | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 88kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 17.63g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 7.92g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 9.21g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.118g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.104g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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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.
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.