Millet vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between millet and lima beans
- Millet has more vitamin B3; however, lima beans have more fiber, iron, folate, potassium, manganese, copper, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for lima beans is 23% higher.
- Lima beans have 3 times less vitamin B3 than millet. Millet has 1.33mg of vitamin B3, while lima beans have 0.421mg.
- Millet has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.
Food types used in this article are Millet, cooked 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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +719.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +279.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +190.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.5% |
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Water
~69.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.172 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 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 | +441.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 7g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.39mg | 22% |
| Folate | 19µg | 83µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 508mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.516mg | 11% |
| Protein | 3.51g | 7.8g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 0.421mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.422mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Choline | 11.2mg | 32.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.67g | 20.88g | 1% |
| Fats | 1g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 115kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.37g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.13g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.172g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.184mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)