Lima bean vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lima bean and Lentil
- Lentil has more Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus than Lima bean.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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.
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Magnesium
+19.4%
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Potassium
+37.7%
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Selenium
+60.7%
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Calcium
+11.8%
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Iron
+39.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.2%
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Zinc
+33.7%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Copper - 0.251
Equal in Manganese - 0.494
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Magnesium
+19.4%
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Potassium
+37.7%
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Selenium
+60.7%
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Calcium
+11.8%
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Iron
+39.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.2%
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Zinc
+33.7%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Copper - 0.251
Equal in Manganese - 0.494
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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Vitamin E
+63.6%
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Vitamin K
+17.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+151.8%
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Vitamin B5
+51.2%
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Vitamin B6
+10.6%
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Folate
+118.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.169
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Vitamin E
+63.6%
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Vitamin K
+17.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+151.8%
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Vitamin B5
+51.2%
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Vitamin B6
+10.6%
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Folate
+118.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.169
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+38.6%
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Protein
+15.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.38
Equal in Carbs - 20.13
Equal in Water - 69.64
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+38.6%
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Protein
+15.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.38
Equal in Carbs - 20.13
Equal in Water - 69.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-40.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.175
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Saturated Fat
-40.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.175
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 13.88g | 12.23g |
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Protein | 7.8g | 9.02g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 0.38g | |
Carbs | 20.88g | 20.13g |
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Calories | 115kcal | 116kcal |
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Sugar | 2.9g | 1.8g |
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Fiber | 7g | 7.9g |
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Calcium | 17mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 2.39mg | 3.33mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 36mg |
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Phosphorus | 111mg | 180mg |
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Potassium | 508mg | 369mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.27mg |
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Copper | 0.235mg | 0.251mg |
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Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.494mg |
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Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 8IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.169mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 1.06mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.638mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.178mg |
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Folate | 83µg | 181µg |
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Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.081mg |
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Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.323mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.39mg |
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Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.654mg |
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Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.63mg |
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Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.077mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.445mg |
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Valine | 0.469mg | 0.448mg |
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Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.254mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.053g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.064g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.175g |
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Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?

Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.