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Lima bean vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lima bean and Cucumber?

  • Lima bean is higher in Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 26% more.
  • Lima bean has 14 times more Fiber than Cucumber. While Lima bean has 7g of Fiber, Cucumber has only 0.5g.

We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cucumber, with peel, raw 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
9
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Iron +753.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.6%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +473.2%
Contains more Manganese +553.2%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 2
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +753.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.6%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +473.2%
Contains more Manganese +553.2%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 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
7
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +720%
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +720%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +245.5%
Contains more Carbs +475.2%
Contains more Other +202.6%
Contains more Water +36.5%
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +245.5%
Contains more Carbs +475.2%
Contains more Other +202.6%
Contains more Water +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 3.13g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 0.65g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.11g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 3.63g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 15kcal Lima bean
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.9g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 7g 0.5g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 16mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 0.28mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 13mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 24mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 147mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.95mg 0.2mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.041mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.079mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.3µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.03mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.027mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.033mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.098mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.259mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.04mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 7µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.005mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.019mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.021mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.029mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.029mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.006mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.019mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.022mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.01mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.005g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.032g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.