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Lima bean vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lima bean and Pear

  • Pear contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium than Lima bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lima bean is 28% higher.
  • Pear has 13 times less Vitamin B1 than Lima bean. Lima bean has 0.161mg of Vitamin B1, while Pear has 0.012mg.

Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pears, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Pear
Pear
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +1227.8%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains more Potassium +337.9%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Copper +186.6%
Contains more Manganese +975%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +1227.8%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains more Potassium +337.9%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Copper +186.6%
Contains more Manganese +975%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
7
:
3
Pear
Pear
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +761.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.2%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
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%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +761.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.2%
Contains more Folate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
:
1
Pear
Pear
Contains more Protein +2066.7%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Water +20.3%
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
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +2066.7%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Water +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Pear
Pear
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%

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 Pear
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Pear Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 12.13g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 0.36g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.14g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 15.23g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 57kcal Lima bean
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 2.9g 9.75g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 3.1g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 9mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 7mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 12mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 116mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pear
Zinc 0.95mg 0.1mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.082mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.048mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.1µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pear
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.12mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.012mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.026mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.049mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.029mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 7µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 4.4µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.002mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.011mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.011mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.019mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.017mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.002mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.011mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.017mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.002mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.022g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.084g Pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.094g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Pear
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%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.