Lima beans vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lima beans and kung Pao chicken
- Lima beans have more fiber, iron, copper, folate, manganese, and vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 5 times less folate than lima beans. Lima beans contain 83µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken contains 16µg.
- The amount of sodium in lima beans is lower.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.
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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 | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +403.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +554.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +580% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.1% |
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:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1736.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
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Water
~74.78g
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
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6291.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1666.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7g | 1.5g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 0.76mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 3.02g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.073mg | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 16µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.757mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.032mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.256mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 6.98g | 10% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 218mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.243mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 6.87g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 9.76g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 37.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 129kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins