Lima beans vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lima beans and melon
- Lima beans have more iron, fiber, manganese, copper, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc; however, melon is higher in vitamin C.
- Lima beans cover your daily iron needs 26% more than melon.
- Melon contains 22 times less phosphorus than lima beans. Lima beans contain 111mg of phosphorus, while melon contains 5mg.
- The glycemic index of melon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Melons, casaba, raw.
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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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +179.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +602.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1257.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1374.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1025% |
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 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +973.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +937.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +327.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +602.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.39mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0.9g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.035mg | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 8µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 5mg | 15% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 1.11g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 182mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.084mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 7.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 6.58g | 5% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 28kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.002g | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)