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Lima bean vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lima bean and Corn raw different?

  • Lima bean is higher in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Selenium, and Potassium, however, Corn raw is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lima bean is 23% higher.
  • Lima bean contains 8 times more Selenium than Corn raw. While Lima bean contains 4.5µg of Selenium, Corn raw contains only 0.6µg.

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
10
:
0
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +359.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +335.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.6%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +359.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +335.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.6%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
5
:
4
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Lima bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 41% 13% 8% 26% 38% 63% 0% 5%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Contains more Fats +255.3%
Equal in Water - 76.05
Lima bean
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Contains more Fats +255.3%
Equal in Water - 76.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1170.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.8%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1170.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lima bean Corn raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 16.7g Corn raw
Protein 7.8g 3.27g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 20.88g 18.7g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 86kcal Lima bean
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 2.9g 6.26g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 2g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 2mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 0.52mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 89mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 270mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 15mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.46mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.054mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.163mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.6µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.07mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.155mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.055mg
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.093mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 42µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.023mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.129mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.129mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.348mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.137mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.067mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.15mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.185mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.089mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.325g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Lima bean
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean 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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.2)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients
  2. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.