Lima beans vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lima beans and hummus
- Lima beans have more potassium and vitamin B5; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 32% more than lima beans.
- Hummus has 3 times less vitamin B5 than lima beans. Lima beans have 0.422mg of vitamin B5, while hummus has 0.132mg.
- Lima beans contain less saturated fat.
- Lima beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Hummus, commercial.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +122.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +219.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
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:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2426.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.9g
~equal in
Water
~66.59g
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
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11779.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2012.9% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.527mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 3.613g | 23% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 379mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 9.6g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.773mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 4.039g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 176mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 228mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.83mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 1.437g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.132mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 6g | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 14.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.582mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 2.44mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 7.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Folate | 83µg | 83µg | 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% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus 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.