Lima beans vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lima beans and coconut milk different?
- Lima beans are higher in fiber, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 105% higher.
- Lima beans contain 6 times more vitamin B1 than coconut milk. While lima beans contain 0.161mg of vitamin B1, coconut milk contains only 0.026mg.
- Lima beans have less saturated fat.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than coconut milk (97).
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.8% |
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 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +519.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +387.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +418.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.5% |
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:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +240.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6173.7% |
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Water
~67.62g
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
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2882.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 21.14g | 96% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 23.84g | 36% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2.2g | 19% |
| Folate | 83µg | 16µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.916mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.026mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 2.29g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.033mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1.64mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 263mg | 7% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 230kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 5.54g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 8.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.67mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.266mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 6.2µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.261g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.053mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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.