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Mung beans vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung beans and Lima bean

  • Mung beans have more Folate, while Lima bean have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Mung beans covers your daily need of Folate 19% more than Lima bean.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
2
:
7
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
7
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +35%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.422
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +35%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.422

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.38
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 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 +11.1%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.38
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.6%
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 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 +58.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 11.55g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 7.02g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.38g
Carbs 19.15g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 105kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2g 2.9g Mung beans
Fiber 7.6g 7g Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 17mg Mung beans
Iron 1.4mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 48mg 43mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 266mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.84mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.156mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.298mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 2.5µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 24IU 0IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.161mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.055mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.421mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 159µg 83µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.23mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.544mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.49mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.084mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.364mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.205mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.034g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.171g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Lima bean
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Mung beans
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.