Mars vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and lima beans
- Mars has more calcium; however, lima beans have more fiber and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 58% higher.
- Lima beans have 68 times less sodium than mars. Mars has 136mg of sodium, while lima beans have 2mg.
- Lima beans are lower in saturated fat.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +429.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +177.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Contains more FatsFats | +4984.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4005.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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 |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.089g | 53% |
Fats | 19.32g | 0.38g | 29% |
Copper | 0.235mg | 26% | |
Manganese | 0.516mg | 22% | |
Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
Fiber | 2g | 7g | 20% |
Iron | 0.86mg | 2.39mg | 19% |
Calories | 475kcal | 115kcal | 18% |
Carbs | 72.4g | 20.88g | 17% |
Phosphorus | 111mg | 16% | |
Potassium | 508mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
Zinc | 0.95mg | 9% | |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 7.8g | 7% |
Calcium | 90mg | 17mg | 7% |
Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
Sodium | 136mg | 2mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 13.88g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 2.9g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?

Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins