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Lima bean vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lima bean and Wheat Bread?

  • Lima bean is higher in Fiber, yet Wheat Bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lima bean is lower.

We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Bread, wheat, toasted types in this article.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +870.6%
Contains more IronIron +71.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.2%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1384.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +185%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.456mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.153mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~86µg

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +188%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1023.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.1%
Contains more OtherOther +140.9%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2897.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.8%

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 Wheat Bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 115kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 7.8g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 0.38g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 13.88g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 20.88g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 43mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 17mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 508mg 223mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 2.9g 6.42g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 4.7g Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.198mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 111mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 2mg 601mg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.516mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 4.5µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.153mg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 83µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 32.5mg 22.1mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.989g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.092mg
Threonine 0.337mg 0.299mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.258mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.461mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.215mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.315mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.31mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.15mg Lima bean
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.