Lima beans vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lima beans and french fries
- Lima beans have more iron, folate, fiber, copper, and manganese; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Lima beans cover your daily iron needs 20% more than french fries.
- French fries have 3 times less folate than lima beans. Lima beans have 83µg of folate, while french fries have 30µg.
- Lima beans contain less saturated fat.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of lima beans is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +22.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +195.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +41% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +827.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +613.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +460% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3776.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.9% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17455.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3056.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 5.398g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 0.81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.372mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 3.004mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Folate | 83µg | 30µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 3.8g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.247mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.124mg | 12% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 312kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 3.43g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 41.44g | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 579mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 36.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.