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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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
8
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.258
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.258

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
5
:
5
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Folate +12%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Folate +12%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +111.3%
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
Falafel
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 Water +101.6%
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +111.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2332.7%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 13.88g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 7.8g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.38g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 20.88g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 115kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 2.9g Falafel
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 2.39mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 43mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 111mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 508mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 2mg 294mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.235mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.516mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 4.5µg 1µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
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
Folate 83µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
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
Saturated Fat 0.089g 2.383g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Falafel
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
18%
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.