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Lima bean vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lima bean and Falafel

  • Lima bean has more Selenium, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 13% more than Lima bean.
  • Falafel has 5 times less Selenium than Lima bean. Lima bean has 4.5µg of Selenium, while Falafel has 1µg.
  • Lima bean contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.258mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more FolateFolate +12%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +101.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4584.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2332.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Falafel Opinion
Calories 115kcal 333kcal Falafel
Protein 7.8g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.38g 17.8g Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 13.88g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 20.88g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 43mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 17mg 54mg Falafel
Potassium 508mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 2.39mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 2.9g Falafel
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 0.95mg 1.5mg Falafel
Phosphorus 111mg 192mg Falafel
Sodium 2mg 294mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 4.5µg 1µg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.146mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.292mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.125mg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 93µg Falafel
Choline 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 2.383g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.337mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.673mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.523mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.099mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.469mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.238mg 0.364mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.