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

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Summary of differences between Lima bean and Millet raw

  • Lima bean has more Potassium, while Millet raw has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 57% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains 3 times more Potassium than Millet raw. While Lima bean contains 508mg of Potassium, Millet raw contains only 195mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Millet, 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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
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6
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +219.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +219.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%

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
2
:
6
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Equal in Folate - 85
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%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Equal in Folate - 85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
4
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Water +705%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +248.9%
Contains more Other +181.7%
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
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Water +705%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +248.9%
Contains more Other +181.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1148%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1148%

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 Millet raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 7.8g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 0.38g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 20.88g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 115kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Sugar 2.9g Millet raw
Fiber 7g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 3.01mg Millet raw
Magnesium 43mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 111mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 508mg 195mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 5mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.235mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 0.516mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 4.5µg 2.7µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.05mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 83µg 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 2µg 0.9µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.337mg 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 0.673mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.523mg 0.212mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.469mg 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.238mg 0.236mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.723g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Millet 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
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.