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Lupin Bean vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lupin Bean and Lima bean different?

  • Lupin Bean is higher in Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lima bean is richer in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Lima bean is 17% higher.
  • Lupin Bean contains 35 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Lima bean. While Lupin Bean contains 1.18g of Monounsaturated Fat, Lima bean contains only 0.034g.

Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 15% 22% 45% 77% 38% 55% 0.52% 88% 14%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.3%
Contains more IronIron +99.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.235mg

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 3.7% 0.42% 0% 0% 34% 12% 9.3% 11% 2.1% 0% 0% 44% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1688.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 g
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.6%
Contains more FatsFats +668.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.3%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%
~equal in Water ~69.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.73 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3370.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lupin Bean Lima bean Opinion
Calories 119kcal 115kcal Lupin Bean
Protein 15.57g 7.8g Lupin Bean
Fats 2.92g 0.38g Lupin Bean
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Lupin Bean
Net carbs 7.08g 13.88g Lima bean
Carbs 9.88g 20.88g Lima bean
Magnesium 54mg 43mg Lupin Bean
Calcium 51mg 17mg Lupin Bean
Potassium 245mg 508mg Lima bean
Iron 1.2mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Lupin Bean
Fiber 2.8g 7g Lima bean
Copper 0.231mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.38mg 0.95mg Lupin Bean
Phosphorus 128mg 111mg Lupin Bean
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Lupin Bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.676mg 0.516mg Lupin Bean
Selenium 2.6µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.421mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B5 0.188mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Folate 59µg 83µg Lima bean
Choline 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.346g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.18g 0.034g Lupin Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.73g 0.171g Lupin Bean
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.092mg Lupin Bean
Threonine 0.573mg 0.337mg Lupin Bean
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.411mg Lupin Bean
Leucine 1.181mg 0.673mg Lupin Bean
Lysine 0.832mg 0.523mg Lupin Bean
Methionine 0.11mg 0.099mg Lupin Bean
Phenylalanine 0.618mg 0.449mg Lupin Bean
Valine 0.65mg 0.469mg Lupin Bean
Histidine 0.443mg 0.238mg Lupin Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lupin Bean Lima bean
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
9%
Lupin Bean
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Lupin Bean
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean 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.

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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/nutrients
  2. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.