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Lima bean vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lima bean and Tamarind

  • Lima bean has more Folate, Copper, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 22% higher.
  • Tamarind has 10 times less Zinc than Lima bean. Lima bean has 0.95mg of Zinc, while Tamarind has 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +246.2%
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +17.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +246.2%
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +17.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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 E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +178.6%
Contains more Water +122.3%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +199.3%
Contains more Other +134.8%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +178.6%
Contains more Water +122.3%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +199.3%
Contains more Other +134.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +432.4%
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +432.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 7.8g 2.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 20.88g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 115kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 2.9g 38.8g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 5.1g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 2.39mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 43mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 111mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 508mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 2mg 28mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.1mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.086mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg 1.3µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.143mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.066mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 14µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.018mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.139mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg 0.014mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.272g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.059g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.