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Miso vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between miso and lima beans

  • Miso has more vitamin K, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B2, choline, and phosphorus; however, lima beans have more folate and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 162% higher.
  • Lima beans have 15 times less vitamin K than miso. Miso has 29.3µg of vitamin K, while lima beans have 2µg.
  • Lima beans are lower in sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.

Food types used in this article are Miso 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.
Miso
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.39mg

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.
Miso
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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% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
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 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1365%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 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 ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +1481.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1013.9%
Contains more WaterWater +62.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 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 +3188.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1586.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Miso Lima beans
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Lima beans DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 2mg 162%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2µg 23%
Copper 0.42mg 0.235mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.171g 18%
Folate 19µg 83µg 16%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.516mg 15%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.95mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.055mg 14%
Protein 12.79g 7.8g 10%
Fats 6.01g 0.38g 9%
Potassium 210mg 508mg 9%
Fructose 6g 8%
Choline 72.2mg 32.5mg 7%
Phosphorus 159mg 111mg 7%
Fiber 5.4g 7g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.161mg 5%
Selenium 7µg 4.5µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.089g 4%
Calcium 57mg 17mg 4%
Calories 198kcal 115kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.034g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.161mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.421mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.422mg 2%
Iron 2.49mg 2.39mg 1%
Carbs 25.37g 20.88g 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.18mg 1%
Magnesium 48mg 43mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 2.9g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso 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
23%
Miso
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.