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Lima bean vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lima bean and Brazil nut

  • Lima bean has more Folate, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3477% more than Lima bean.
  • Brazil nut has 4 times less Folate than Lima bean. Lima bean has 83µg of Folate, while Brazil nut has 22µg.
  • Lima bean contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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
1
:
9
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +553.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Zinc +327.4%
Contains more Copper +641.7%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Selenium +42500%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +553.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Zinc +327.4%
Contains more Copper +641.7%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Selenium +42500%
Equal in Iron - 2.43

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
6
:
3
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3038.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.2%
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%
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3038.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
3
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Carbs +77.9%
Contains more Water +1940.6%
Contains more Protein +83.6%
Contains more Fats +17557.9%
Contains more Other +197.4%
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
Brazil nut
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +77.9%
Contains more Water +1940.6%
Contains more Protein +83.6%
Contains more Fats +17557.9%
Contains more Other +197.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70132.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14168.4%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70132.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14168.4%

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 Brazil nut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 4.24g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.38g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 20.88g 11.74g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.9g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 7g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 17mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.39mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 43mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 111mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 508mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 2mg 3mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.235mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.516mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 4.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 0.18mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.035mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.295mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.184mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.101mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 22µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.337mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.673mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.523mg 0.49mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.469mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.238mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.089g 16.134g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 bean
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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 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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.