Lima beans vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lima beans and potato chips
- Lima beans have more iron and folate, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than lima beans.
- Lima beans contain 2 times more folate than potato chips. While lima beans contain 83µg of folate, potato chips contain only 45µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lima beans is lower.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 IronIron | +46.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 FolateFolate | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4961.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +309.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1005% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3573.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9005.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28841.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7017% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 12.17g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 9.11mg | 60% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 34.6g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 10.96g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.66mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 9.84g | 25% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 1275mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 3.827mg | 21% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 536kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 52.9g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.197mg | 11% |
| Folate | 83µg | 45µg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 4.8g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.306mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 165mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 67mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 7g | 2% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 37.5mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)