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Lima bean vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lima bean and Fish sauce

  • Lima bean has more Fiber, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Fish sauce has more Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 341% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lima bean is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 +206.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1485.7%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +121.5%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +307%
Contains more Selenium +102.2%
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 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Iron +206.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1485.7%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +121.5%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +307%
Contains more Selenium +102.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.6%
Contains more Folate +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
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 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.6%
Contains more Folate +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +3700%
Contains more Carbs +473.6%
Contains more Other +1658.3%
Equal in Water - 71.07
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +3700%
Contains more Carbs +473.6%
Contains more Other +1658.3%
Equal in Water - 71.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 3.64g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 5.06g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.01g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 3.64g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 35kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g 3.64g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 0g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 2.39mg 0.78mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 111mg 7mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 288mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 7851mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.2mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.05mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.233mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.012mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.118mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 83µg 51µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.002g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.003g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Fish sauce
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
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7849mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.