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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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
7
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Potassium +127.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
Contains more Calcium +870.6%
Contains more Iron +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.9%
Contains more Selenium +642.2%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Potassium +127.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
Contains more Calcium +870.6%
Contains more Iron +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
8
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1384.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +185%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.153
Equal in Folate - 86
Lima bean
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1384.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +185%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.153
Equal in Folate - 86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Water +188%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +1023.7%
Contains more Carbs +167.1%
Contains more Other +140.9%
Lima bean
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Wheat Bread
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 Water +188%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +1023.7%
Contains more Carbs +167.1%
Contains more Other +140.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2897.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +905.8%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2897.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 13.88g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 7.8g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 0.38g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Carbs 20.88g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 115kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 2.9g 6.42g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 4.7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 2.39mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 43mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 111mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 508mg 223mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 601mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.235mg 0.198mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 4.5µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 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
Folate 83µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 2µg 5.7µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.989g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Wheat Bread
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
38%
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.