Lima beans vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lima beans and flour
- Lima beans have more fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6, while flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and folate.
- Flour covers your daily need for selenium 53% more than lima beans.
- Lima beans contain 5 times more Potassium than flour. While lima beans contain 508mg of Potassium, flour contains only 107mg.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +653.3% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +387.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +798.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1302.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.5% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +485.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.5% |
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
0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +155.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 7.8g | 10.33g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.98g |
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| Net carbs | 13.88g | 73.61g |
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| Carbs | 20.88g | 76.31g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 508mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 2.39mg | 4.64mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.235mg | 0.144mg |
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| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 111mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.516mg | 0.682mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 0.785mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.494mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 5.904mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.438mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 183µg |
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| Choline | 32.5mg | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.087g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.413g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.127mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.281mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0.357mg |
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| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0.71mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.469mg | 0.415mg |
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| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.23mg |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.