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Lima beans vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lima beans and white bread

  • Lima beans have more fiber, copper, and potassium, while white bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 32% higher.
  • White bread contains 4 times less potassium than lima beans. Lima beans contain 508mg of potassium, while white bread contains 126mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lima beans is lower.
  • Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +747.1%
Contains more IronIron +51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.536mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1035.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +91.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +776.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.7%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 12% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1661.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +836.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lima beans White bread
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima beans White bread DV% diff.
Selenium 4.5µg 22µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.533mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 4.78mg 27%
Sodium 2mg 490mg 21%
Fiber 7g 2.7g 17%
Iron 2.39mg 3.61mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Copper 0.235mg 0.101mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.243mg 14%
Calcium 17mg 144mg 13%
Potassium 508mg 126mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1.602g 10%
Carbs 20.88g 49.42g 10%
Calories 115kcal 266kcal 8%
Folate 83µg 111µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.087mg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 23mg 5%
Fats 0.38g 3.33g 5%
Saturated fat 0.089g 0.698g 3%
Choline 32.5mg 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.536mg 2%
Protein 7.8g 8.85g 2%
Phosphorus 111mg 98mg 2%
Zinc 0.95mg 0.74mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0.599g 1%
Manganese 0.516mg 0.536mg 1%
Net carbs 13.88g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 2.9g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima beans White bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 beans
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima beans
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients
  2. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.