Milk vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between milk and lima beans
- Milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, lima beans have more iron, fiber, copper, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 30% higher.
Food types used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 | +635.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +290.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7866.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +705% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +352.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1560% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 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 | +714.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 2.39mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.235mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.516mg | 22% |
| Folate | 5µg | 83µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 508mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 7.8g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.95mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 20.88g | 5% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 32.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.421mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.089g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.171g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.034g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.422mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | 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
15%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.544g)
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