Corn raw vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn raw and lima beans different?
- Corn raw is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B5; however, lima beans are richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, folate, selenium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 23% higher.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than corn raw (52).
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +359.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +335.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +320.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.35 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
76.05 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.5% |
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Water
~69.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.487 g
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 | +1170.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.39mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 7g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.235mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.516mg | 15% |
| Folate | 42µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 7.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 0.421mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 508mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 0.422mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Choline | 23mg | 32.5mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.325g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 0.034g | 1% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 20.88g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.35g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.7g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.26g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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
17%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.2)
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.