Lima beans vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lima beans and pumpkin seeds
- Lima beans have more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, magnesium, copper, fiber, potassium, and iron.
- Pumpkin seeds cover your daily zinc needs 85% more than lima beans.
- Pumpkin seeds contain 9 times less folate than lima beans. Lima beans contain 83µg of folate, while pumpkin seeds contain 9µg.
- Lima beans have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seeds, pumpkin, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +509.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +223.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +984.2% |
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 | +373.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +653.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +822.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1450.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5005.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230.4% |
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
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17641.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5071.9% |
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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| Zinc | 0.95mg | 10.3mg | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 8.844g | 58% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 262mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.69mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 7g | 18.4g | 46% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 19.4g | 29% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 18.55g | 22% |
| Folate | 83µg | 9µg | 19% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 446kcal | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 3.67g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 6.032g | 15% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 919mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 3.31mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 53.75g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.286mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.496mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.515mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)