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Lima bean vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lima bean and Okara

  • Lima bean has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Okara is richer in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Lima bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 14% more.
  • Lima bean contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Okara. Lima bean contains 0.161mg of Vitamin B1, while Okara contains 0.02mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Okara.

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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
8
:
2
Okara
Okara
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Selenium +135.6%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Okara
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 49% 19% 26% 19% 2% 16% 67% 53% 58%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Selenium +135.6%

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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
8
:
0
Okara
Okara
Contains more Vitamin B1 +705%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +219.2%
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%
Okara
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 5% 2% 6% 27% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +705%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +219.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
2
Okara
Okara
Contains more Protein +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +70.7%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Fats +355.3%
Contains more Water +17%
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
Okara
4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +70.7%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Fats +355.3%
Contains more Water +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
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2
Okara
Okara
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.5%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Okara
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Okara Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 12.23g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 3.52g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 1.73g Okara
Carbs 20.88g 12.23g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 76kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Okara
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 80mg Okara
Iron 2.39mg 1.3mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 60mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 213mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 9mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.56mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.2mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.404mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 10.6µg Okara
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.1mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.088mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.115mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 26µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.05mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.131mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.159mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.244mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.212mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.041mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.157mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.162mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.093mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.193g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.295g Okara
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.755g Okara

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Okara
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
5%
Okara
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
33%
Okara

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.