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Millet raw vs Lima bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Millet raw and Lima bean

  • Millet raw has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Lima bean has more Potassium.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 57% more than Lima bean.
  • Millet raw contains 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Lima bean. While Millet raw contains 4.72mg of Vitamin B3, Lima bean contains only 0.421mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Millet raw
Millet raw
5
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3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +219.1%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +219.1%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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
Millet raw
Millet raw
6
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Equal in Folate - 83
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Lima bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 41% 13% 8% 26% 38% 63% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Equal in Folate - 83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +248.9%
Contains more Other +181.7%
Contains more Water +705%
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Lima bean
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +248.9%
Contains more Other +181.7%
Contains more Water +705%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1148%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1148%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Millet raw Lima bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 13.88g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 7.8g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 0.38g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 20.88g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 115kcal Millet raw
Sugar 2.9g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 7g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 17mg Lima bean
Iron 3.01mg 2.39mg Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 43mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 111mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 5mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.68mg 0.95mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.235mg Millet raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.161mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.055mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.422mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.161mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 83µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.092mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.337mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.411mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 0.673mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.221mg 0.099mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.449mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.469mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.034g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.171g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Millet raw
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Millet raw
40%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients
  2. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000 calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.