Maize vs Lima bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Maize

0

:

8

Lima bean

Contains more Iron +359.6%

Contains more Calcium +750%

Contains more Potassium +88.1%

Contains more Magnesium +16.2%

Contains more Copper +335.2%

Contains more Zinc +106.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%

Contains less Sodium -86.7%

Maize

Lima bean

Contains more Iron +359.6%

Contains more Calcium +750%

Contains more Potassium +88.1%

Contains more Magnesium +16.2%

Contains more Copper +335.2%

Contains more Zinc +106.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%

Contains less Sodium -86.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Maize

4

:

4

Lima bean

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.161

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Maize

Lima bean

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.161

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

13

8

Mineral Summary Score

13

26

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Protein

20%

47%

Carbohydrates

19%

21%

Fats

6%

2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Lower in Sugars
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in glycemic index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sugars?

Lima bean contains less Sugars (difference - 3.36g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lima bean 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 definitely stated which food is richer in vitamins. See charts below for detailed information.

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	86	115
Protein	3.27	7.8
Fats	1.35	0.38
Vitamin C	6.8	0
Carbs	18.7	20.88
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0	0
Iron	0.52	2.39
Calcium	2	17
Potassium	270	508
Magnesium	37	43
Sugars	6.26	2.9
Fiber	2	7
Copper	0.054	0.235
Zinc	0.46	0.95
Starch	5.7
Phosphorus	89	111
Sodium	15	2
Vitamin A	187	0
Vitamin E	0.07	0.18
Vitamin D	0	0
Vitamin B1	0.155	0.161
Vitamin B2	0.055	0.055
Vitamin B3	1.77	0.421
Vitamin B5	0.717	0.422
Vitamin B6	0.093	0.161
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	0.3	2
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0	0
Saturated Fat	0.325	0.089
Monounsaturated Fat	0.432	0.034
Polyunsaturated fat	0.487	0.171
Tryptophan	0.023	0.092
Threonine	0.129	0.337
Isoleucine	0.129	0.411
Leucine	0.348	0.673
Lysine	0.137	0.523
Methionine	0.067	0.099
Phenylalanine	0.15	0.449
Valine	0.185	0.469
Histidine	0.089	0.238