Minestrone vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between minestrone and lima beans
- Minestrone has more vitamin A; however, lima beans are richer in fiber, iron, copper, folate, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Lima beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 26% more.
- Lima beans contain less sodium.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of lima beans is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +290.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +528.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +382.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +631.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +453.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +348.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | +752.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 7g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.39mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.235mg | 20% |
| Folate | 15µg | 83µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.516mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 111mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 7.8g | 12% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 508mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.422mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.95mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 20.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.034g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
12%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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