Matzo vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are matzo and lima beans different?
- Matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and manganese; however, lima beans are richer in copper, folate, fiber, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for matzo is 59% higher.
- Matzo contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than lima beans. While matzo contains 3.892mg of vitamin B3, lima beans contain only 0.421mg.
Crackers, matzo, plain 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 IronIron | +32.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +720% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +353.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +291.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +39.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +140.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +429.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +824.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +388.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +200.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 36.9µg | 4.5µg | 59% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 0.421mg | 22% |
Carbs | 83.7g | 20.88g | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.161mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.235mg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.055mg | 18% |
Folate | 17µg | 83µg | 17% |
Fiber | 3g | 7g | 16% |
Calories | 395kcal | 115kcal | 14% |
Potassium | 112mg | 508mg | 12% |
Iron | 3.16mg | 2.39mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.516mg | 6% |
Choline | 10.8mg | 32.5mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 43mg | 4% |
Protein | 10g | 7.8g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 89mg | 111mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.171g | 3% |
Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.95mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.4g | 0.38g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.089g | 1% |
Net carbs | 80.7g | 13.88g | N/A |
Calcium | 13mg | 17mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.29g | 2.9g | N/A |
Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.034g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.42mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +268.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1523% |
Contains more OtherOther | +91.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 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 | +273.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |