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Lima bean vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lima bean and Sun-dried tomato different?

  • Lima bean is richer in Folate, while Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 113% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains 4 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. Lima bean contains 83µg of Folate, while Sun-dried tomato contains 23µg.
  • Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were 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 less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.1%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.466
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.1%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.466

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 Folate +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Fats +3605.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +221.7%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Fats +3605.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +221.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25379.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.7%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25379.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.7%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 7.8g 5.06g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 20.88g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 115kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 2.9g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 7g 5.8g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.39mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 43mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 111mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 508mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 2mg 266mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.78mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.516mg 0.466mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 3µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 83µg 23µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.037mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg 0.128mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0.121mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg 0.185mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.186mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.044mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.131mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg 0.13mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.077mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 1.893g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.