Lima beans vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lima beans and brown rice different?
- Lima beans are higher in iron, fiber, folate, copper, and potassium; however, brown rice is richer in manganese and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 23% higher.
- Lima beans contain 12 times more sugar than brown rice. While lima beans contain 2.9g of sugar, brown rice contains only 0.24g.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than brown rice (66).
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +490.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +326.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +822.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +508.3% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.5% |
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Water
~70.27g
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +985.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.39mg | 0.56mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.6g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.974mg | 20% |
| Folate | 83µg | 9µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.106mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.561mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 86mg | 12% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Protein | 7.8g | 2.74g | 10% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 9.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5.8µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 25.58g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.178mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.366g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 123kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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
16%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.