Lima beans vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lima beans and tofu different?
- Lima beans are higher in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 37% higher.
- Lima beans contain 23 times more fiber than tofu. While lima beans contain 7g of fiber, tofu contains only 0.3g.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index (15) than lima beans (32).
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +319.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1958.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.8% |
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 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +520.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +453.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20% |
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:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1016.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1157.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
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Protein
~8.08g
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
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3005.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1478.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.39mg | 5.36mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 350mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0.3g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 2.699g | 17% |
| Folate | 83µg | 15µg | 17% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 121mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.047mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8.9µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 4.78g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.068mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 1.87g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.193mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.605mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.691g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 76kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 8.08g | 1% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 28.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.602g)
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)
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.