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Lima bean vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lima bean and Sauerkraut

  • Lima bean has more Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Potassium, while Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 29% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Lima bean. Lima bean contains 0.161mg of Vitamin B1, while Sauerkraut contains 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lima bean is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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
9
:
1
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Iron +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +455%
Contains more Potassium +198.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +144.8%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Sauerkraut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Iron +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +455%
Contains more Potassium +198.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +144.8%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%

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
7
:
3
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
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%
Sauerkraut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
2
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Protein +757.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +387.9%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +87%
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
Sauerkraut
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +757.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +387.9%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +87%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
2
:
1
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Sauerkraut
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 1.38g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 0.91g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.14g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 4.28g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 19kcal Lima bean
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 2.9g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 7g 2.9g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 2.39mg 1.47mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 13mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 20mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 170mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 661mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.19mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.096mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.151mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.6µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.14mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.021mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.022mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.143mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.093mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.13mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 24µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.008mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.025mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.021mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.029mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.031mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.009mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.023mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.03mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.016mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.013g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.067g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.