Lima beans vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lima beans and Peruvian groundcherry
- Lima beans have more iron and phosphorus; however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Lima beans cover your daily iron needs 17% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 3 times less phosphorus than lima beans. Lima beans have 111mg of phosphorus, while Peruvian groundcherry has 40mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +565.1% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 26% | |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.8mg | 15% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 1.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 11.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)