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Lima bean vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lima bean and Black gram?

  • Lima bean is richer in Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Black gram is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 11% higher.
  • Lima bean has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Black gram. Lima bean has 0.161mg of Vitamin B6, while Black gram has 0.058mg.

We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 16% 20% 66% 46% 23% 67% 0.91% 54% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.9%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 1.9% 3% 0% 38% 17% 28% 26% 13% 0% 6.8% 71% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.433mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +44.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.54g
~equal in Water ~72.51g
~equal in Other ~1.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.359 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.9%

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 Black gram
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Black gram Opinion
Calories 115kcal 105kcal Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 7.54g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.55g Black gram
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Black gram
Net carbs 13.88g 11.94g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 18.34g Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 63mg Black gram
Calcium 17mg 53mg Black gram
Potassium 508mg 231mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 1.75mg Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g 2.01g Black gram
Fiber 7g 6.4g Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.139mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.83mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 156mg Black gram
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 31IU Black gram
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.15mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.412mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 2.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.15mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.075mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 1.5mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.433mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.058mg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 2.7µg Black gram
Folate 83µg 94µg Black gram
Choline 32.5mg 29.6mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.038g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.029g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.359g Black gram
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.078mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.262mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.385mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.625mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.5mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.11mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.44mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.423mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.211mg Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Black gram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
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.

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.