Lima beans vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lima beans and molasses?
- Lima beans are richer in fiber and folate, yet molasses are richer in magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, copper, selenium, and calcium.
- Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 47% higher.
We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Molasses types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +227.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +258.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +462.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +295.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2650% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 242mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 1.53mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.67mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 4.72mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 1464mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.487mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 17.8µg | 24% |
| Folate | 83µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 205mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 74.73g | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Protein | 7.8g | 0g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 31mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 290kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.804mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.002mg | 4% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 13.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.93mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.032g | 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% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +219.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +257.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187% |
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.032g
