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Lima bean vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lima bean and Caramel?

  • Lima bean is richer in Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, and Folate, yet Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% higher.
  • Lima bean contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Candies, caramels 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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
8
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +1607.1%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +1205.6%
Contains more Manganese +4590.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1607.1%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +1205.6%
Contains more Manganese +4590.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114

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
5
:
6
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
3
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +69.6%
Contains more Water +721.1%
Contains more Fats +2031.6%
Contains more Carbs +268.8%
Contains more Other +56.5%
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
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +69.6%
Contains more Water +721.1%
Contains more Fats +2031.6%
Contains more Carbs +268.8%
Contains more Other +56.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933.9%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 77g Caramel
Protein 7.8g 4.6g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 20.88g 77g Caramel
Calories 115kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 2.9g 65.5g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 0g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 2.39mg 0.14mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 17mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 508mg 214mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 245mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.44mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.018mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.011mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 1.8µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.103mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.148mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.056mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 4µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.06mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.192mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.258mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.417mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.338mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.205mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.285mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.115mg Lima bean
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 2.476g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.