Lima beans vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lima beans and spaghetti
- Lima beans have more iron, fiber, folate, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, and phosphorus, while spaghetti has more selenium.
- Spaghetti covers your daily need for selenium, 40% more than lima beans.
- Lima beans contain 12 times more folate than spaghetti. While lima beans contain 83µg of folate, spaghetti contains only 7µg.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1054.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +378% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +486.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +705% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1085.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +407.8% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +310.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.8% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +285.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 26.4µg | 40% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 0.5mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.8g | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 7µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.322mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 58mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.112mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6.4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 30.86g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 158kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.176g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)