Lima beans vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lima beans and bulgur dry
- Lima beans have more folate; however, bulgur dry has more manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bulgur dry is 110% higher.
- Bulgur dry has 3 times less folate than lima beans. Lima beans have 83µg of folate, while bulgur dry has 27µg.
- Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.
Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Bulgur, dry.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +281.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +490.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +207.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.4% |
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:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +675.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +263.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.3% |
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
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +408.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.516mg | 3.048mg | 110% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 164mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 5.114mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 300mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 12.5g | 22% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 75.87g | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 27µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.342mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 1.045mg | 12% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 342kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.335mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 12.29g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.93mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.232mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 410mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.541g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 28.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.232g | 1% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 2.46mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 63.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.173g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.285mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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.