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Lima beans vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lima beans and miso

  • Lima beans have more folate and potassium; however, miso has more vitamin K, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B2, choline, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 162% higher.
  • Miso has 4 times less folate than lima beans. Lima beans have 83µg of folate, while miso has 19µg.
  • Lima beans are lower in sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.

Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Miso.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.49mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1365%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Miso
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13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +1481.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1013.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 12% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3188.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1586.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima beans Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 3728mg 162%
Vitamin K 2µg 29.3µg 23%
Copper 0.235mg 0.42mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 2.884g 18%
Folate 83µg 19µg 16%
Manganese 0.516mg 0.859mg 15%
Zinc 0.95mg 2.56mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.233mg 14%
Protein 7.8g 12.79g 10%
Fats 0.38g 6.01g 9%
Potassium 508mg 210mg 9%
Fructose 6g 8%
Choline 32.5mg 72.2mg 7%
Phosphorus 111mg 159mg 7%
Fiber 7g 5.4g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.098mg 5%
Selenium 4.5µg 7µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.089g 1.025g 4%
Calcium 17mg 57mg 4%
Calories 115kcal 198kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 1.118g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.199mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.906mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.337mg 2%
Iron 2.39mg 2.49mg 1%
Carbs 20.88g 25.37g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.01mg 1%
Magnesium 43mg 48mg 1%
Net carbs 13.88g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 2.9g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima beans Miso
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lima beans
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima beans
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients
  2. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.