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

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A recap on differences between Lima bean and Green bean

  • Lima bean has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Green bean is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Green bean covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Lima bean.
  • Green bean contains 4 times less Copper than Lima bean. Lima bean contains 0.235mg of Copper, while Green bean contains 0.057mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Contains more Iron +267.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.9%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +312.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Iron +267.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.9%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +312.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2295%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2295%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +312.7%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +165%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Contains more Water +27.8%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +312.7%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +165%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Contains more Water +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 4.68g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 1.89g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.28g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 7.88g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 35kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g 3.63g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 3.2g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 2.39mg 0.65mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 29mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 146mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.25mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.057mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.285mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.2µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 0mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.074mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.614mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.074mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.056mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 33µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.082mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.069mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.116mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.091mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.023mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.069mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.093mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.035mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.011g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.145g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Green bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lima bean
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.