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Lima bean vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lima bean and Brown rice different?

  • Lima bean is higher in Iron, Fiber, Folate, Copper, and Potassium, however, Brown rice is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lima bean is 23% higher.
  • Lima bean contains 12 times more Sugar than Brown rice. While Lima bean contains 2.9g of Sugar, Brown rice contains only 0.24g.

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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
8
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +326.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +490.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +326.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +490.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Phosphorus - 103

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
5
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
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%
Brown rice
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% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +184.7%
Contains more Other +161.4%
Contains more Fats +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Equal in Water - 70.27
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +184.7%
Contains more Other +161.4%
Contains more Fats +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Equal in Water - 70.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%

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 Brown rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 7.8g 2.74g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.97g Brown rice
Carbs 20.88g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 115kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 2.9g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 7g 1.6g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 0.56mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 39mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 103mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 86mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 4mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.71mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.106mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 4.5µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.17mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.38mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.123mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 9µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 0.2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.033mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.095mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.109mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.214mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.058mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.133mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.151mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.066mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.26g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.