Lima beans vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lima beans and peas?
- Lima beans are higher in iron, potassium, and copper, yet peas are higher in vitamin B5, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3052% more.
- Lima beans have 2 times more potassium than peas. While lima beans have 508mg of potassium, peas have only 271mg.
- The glycemic index of lima beans is lower.
We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1195% |
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:
5.36 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
15.63 g
Water:
77.87 g
Other:
0.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 153mg | 3052% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 25.9µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.2mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1.54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.021mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.259mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 271mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.149mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.173mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 5.5g | 6% |
| Folate | 83µg | 63µg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 5.36g | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 1.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.216mg | 4% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 84kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 15.63g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.19mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 29.7mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
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%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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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.