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Lima bean vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lima bean and Refried beans

  • Lima bean has more Folate, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Refried beans are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lima bean covers your daily Folate needs 18% more than Refried beans.
  • Refried beans contain 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Lima bean. Lima bean contains 0.161mg of Vitamin B1, while Refried beans contain 0.076mg.
  • Lima bean has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 Iron +66%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Fats +428.9%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +48.7%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Fats +428.9%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1667.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.5%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1667.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.5%

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 Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 9.85g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 4.98g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 20.88g 13.55g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 90kcal Lima bean
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 2.9g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 7g 3.7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 2.39mg 1.44mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 92mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 319mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 370mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.58mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.129mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.289mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.09mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.076mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.367mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.189mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.103mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 11µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.065mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.231mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.242mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.438mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.377mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.083mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.297mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.287mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.631g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.