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Lima bean vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lima bean and Daikon

  • Lima bean has more Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Daikon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% more.
  • Lima bean contains 14 times more Manganese than Daikon. Lima bean contains 0.516mg of Manganese, while Daikon contains 0.038mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Radishes, oriental, raw.

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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 Iron +497.5%
Contains more Magnesium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +1257.9%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Iron +497.5%
Contains more Magnesium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +1257.9%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%

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.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +705%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +705%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1200%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +409.3%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Water +35.6%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +1200%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +409.3%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Water +35.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 2.5g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 0.6g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 4.1g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 18kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 7g 1.6g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 2.39mg 0.4mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 16mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 23mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 227mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 21mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.15mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.115mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.038mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.2mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.138mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.046mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 28µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.003mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.025mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.026mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.031mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.03mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.006mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.028mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.011mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.017g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.045g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Daikon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.