Lima bean vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lima bean and Oatmeal
- Lima bean has more Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Folate, however, Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 45% more than Lima bean.
- Oatmeal contains 8 times less Potassium than Lima bean. Lima bean contains 508mg of Potassium, while Oatmeal contains 61mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 | +65.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +732.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +591.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +618.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.1% |
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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| Calories | 115kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 7.8g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 1.36g |
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| Net carbs | 13.88g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 20.88g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 508mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 2.39mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 111mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 32.5mg | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.057mg |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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