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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.
Millet
Millet
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.95mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Millet
Millet
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
Millet
3
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
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 FatsFats +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +180.5%
~equal in Water ~69.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
Millet
2
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
30% 12% 58%
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.
Millet Lima beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet Lima beans Opinion
Calories 119kcal 115kcal Millet
Protein 3.51g 7.8g Lima beans
Fats 1g 0.38g Millet
Net carbs 22.37g 13.88g Millet
Carbs 23.67g 20.88g Millet
Magnesium 44mg 43mg Millet
Calcium 3mg 17mg Lima beans
Potassium 62mg 508mg Lima beans
Iron 0.63mg 2.39mg Lima beans
Sugar 0.13g 2.9g Millet
Fiber 1.3g 7g Lima beans
Copper 0.161mg 0.235mg Lima beans
Zinc 0.91mg 0.95mg Lima beans
Phosphorus 100mg 111mg Lima beans
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.18mg Lima beans
Manganese 0.272mg 0.516mg Lima beans
Selenium 0.9µg 4.5µg Lima beans
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.161mg Lima beans
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.055mg Millet
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 0.421mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg 0.422mg Lima beans
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.161mg Lima beans
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Lima beans
Folate 19µg 83µg Lima beans
Choline 11.2mg 32.5mg Lima beans
Saturated Fat 0.172g 0.089g Lima beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g 0.034g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.171g Millet
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.092mg Lima beans
Threonine 0.113mg 0.337mg Lima beans
Isoleucine 0.148mg 0.411mg Lima beans
Leucine 0.446mg 0.673mg Lima beans
Lysine 0.067mg 0.523mg Lima beans
Methionine 0.07mg 0.099mg Lima beans
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.449mg Lima beans
Valine 0.184mg 0.469mg Lima beans
Histidine 0.075mg 0.238mg Lima beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet Lima beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Millet
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans
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)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/nutrients
  2. Lima beans - 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.