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Lima bean vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lima bean and Savoy cabbage?

  • Lima bean is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Lima bean has 6 times more Iron than Savoy cabbage. Lima bean has 2.39mg of Iron, while Savoy cabbage has 0.4mg.

We used Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cabbage, savoy, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +497.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +251.9%
Contains more Copper +279%
Contains more Manganese +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Iron +497.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +251.9%
Contains more Copper +279%
Contains more Manganese +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%

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 B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin K +3340%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Equal in Folate - 80
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin K +3340%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +290%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Water +30.4%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +290%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Water +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 3g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 2g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 6.1g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 27kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g 2.27g Savoy cabbage
Fiber 7g 3.1g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 2.39mg 0.4mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 28mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 42mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 230mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 28mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.27mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.062mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 0.9µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.17mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.07mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.03mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.3mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.187mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 83µg 80µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.069mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.101mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.103mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.094mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.02mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.064mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.085mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.041mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.007g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.049g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Savoy cabbage
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.