Lima beans vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lima beans and wafer different?
- Lima beans are higher in fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, wafer is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 25% higher.
- Lima beans contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than wafer. While lima beans contain 0.161mg of vitamin B6, wafer contains only 0.051mg.
- Lima beans have less saturated fat.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than wafer (61).
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 PotassiumPotassium | +141.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +215.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +578.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1450.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3636.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14208.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2328.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 4.153g | 27% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.463mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 14.2g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.39mg | 4.01mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 4.241g | 19% |
| Carbs | 20.88g | 72.7g | 17% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 433kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.266mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 2.858mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 4.865g | 12% |
| Folate | 83µg | 47µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.696mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.203mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.72mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 14.3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5.7µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 6.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.88g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.