Lima beans vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lima beans and English muffins
- Lima beans have more iron, fiber, copper, folate, potassium, vitamin B6, and manganese, while English muffins have more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
- English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 20% higher.
- English muffins contain 4 times less potassium than lima beans. Lima beans contain 508mg of potassium, while English muffins contain 131mg.
- The amount of sodium in lima beans is lower.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +104.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +274.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +373.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
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Protein
~7.7g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +788.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +419.3% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 0.89mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2.7g | 17% |
| Folate | 83µg | 37µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.129mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 131mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.043mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 46g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 1.566mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.357mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.888g | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.181mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 7.8g | 7.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.