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

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Important differences between Mung bean and Lima bean

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Potassium than Lima bean.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 136% more.
  • Mung bean contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Lima bean. Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Lima bean contains 0.422mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
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 +339.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +676.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.3%
Contains more IronIron +182%
Contains more CopperCopper +300.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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.
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 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +653%
Contains more CholineCholine +201.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 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 +205.9%
Contains more FatsFats +202.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.9%
Contains more OtherOther +188.7%
Contains more WaterWater +671.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 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 +373.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Lima bean Opinion
Calories 347kcal 115kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 7.8g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.38g Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 13.88g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 20.88g Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 43mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 17mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 508mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.39mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 16.3g 7g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.235mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.95mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 111mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 2mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.18mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.516mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 4.5µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.161mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.055mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.421mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.422mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.161mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 2µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 83µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg 32.5mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.034g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.171g Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.092mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.337mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.411mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.673mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.523mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.099mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.449mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.469mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.238mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Lima bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
79%
Mung bean
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.