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Lima bean vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lima bean and Steak different?

  • Lima bean is higher in Fiber, and Folate, however, Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 92% higher.
  • Lima bean has less Saturated Fat.

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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
6
:
4
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +567.4%
Contains more Selenium +606.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +567.4%
Contains more Selenium +606.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.4

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
:
6
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1123%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1123%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Protein +218.6%
Contains more Fats +4905.3%
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Protein +218.6%
Contains more Fats +4905.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26873.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +424%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26873.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +424%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Steak Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 0g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0.38g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 20.88g 0g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 2.9g 0g Steak
Fiber 7g 0g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 12mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 508mg 279mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 58mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.235mg 0.085mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.074mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 83µg 6µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 2µg 1.6µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.337mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.411mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.673mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.523mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.099mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.469mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.238mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 8.443g Lima bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.