Lima beans vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lima beans and horned melon
- Lima beans have more copper, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while horned melon has more vitamin C.
- Lima beans cover your daily need for copper, 24% more than horned melon.
- Lima beans contain 28 times more folate than horned melon. While lima beans contain 83µg of folate, horned melon contains only 3µg.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of horned melon is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Horned melon (Kiwano).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1075% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1223.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2666.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
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:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.02mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.039mg | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 3µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1.13mg | 16% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 1.78g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 123mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 44kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 7.56g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.26g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)