Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Spices
  4. Nutmeg
  5. Compare
  6. Nutmeg vs. Lima bean

Nutmeg vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Nutmeg and Lima bean?

  • Nutmeg is richer than Lima bean in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% more.
  • Nutmeg has 11 times more Calcium than Lima bean. While Nutmeg has 184mg of Calcium, Lima bean has only 17mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lima bean is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

Infographic

Nutmeg vs Lima bean infographic
Infographic link

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.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
7
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Iron +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +325.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +337%
Contains more Manganese +462%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
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 +982.4%
Contains more Iron +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +325.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +337%
Contains more Manganese +462%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%

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.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
5
:
5
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.161
Equal in Folate - 83
Nutmeg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
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 B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.161
Equal in Folate - 83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
3
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Fats +9455.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.1%
Contains more Other +102.6%
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +1020.2%
Nutmeg
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 Fats +9455.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.1%
Contains more Other +102.6%
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +1020.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9370.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 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 +9370.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 13.88g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 36.31g 0.38g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 20.88g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 115kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 20.8g 7g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 17mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 2.39mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 43mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 111mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 16mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 2.15mg 0.95mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.235mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.516mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.161mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.055mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.421mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 76µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.034g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.171g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Nutmeg
Nutmeg vs Oregano
Oregano
Nutmeg
Nutmeg vs Paprika
Paprika
Nutmeg
Nutmeg vs Black pepper
Black pepper
Lima bean
Lima bean vs Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Lima bean
Lima bean vs Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Lima bean
Lima bean vs Pea raw
Pea raw

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%
Nutmeg
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.