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Pistachio vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and lima beans

  • The amount of vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin E, and potassium in pistachios is higher than in lima beans.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 118% more than lima beans.
  • Pistachios contain 66 times more saturated fat than lima beans. While pistachios contain 5.907g of saturated fat, lima beans contain only 0.089g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 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 +181.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +517.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.8%
Contains more IronIron +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +453.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.6%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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 +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +955.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 +158.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11826.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +159.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1497%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 +68302.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8309.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Lima beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.161mg 118%
Copper 1.3mg 0.235mg 118%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.171g 95%
Fats 45.32g 0.38g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.161mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.034g 58%
Phosphorus 490mg 111mg 54%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.516mg 30%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.089g 26%
Protein 20.16g 7.8g 25%
Calories 560kcal 115kcal 22%
Magnesium 121mg 43mg 19%
Iron 3.92mg 2.39mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.18mg 18%
Potassium 1025mg 508mg 15%
Fiber 10.6g 7g 14%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.95mg 11%
Calcium 105mg 17mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.055mg 8%
Folate 51µg 83µg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Choline 32.5mg 6%
Selenium 7µg 4.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.421mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.422mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Carbs 27.17g 20.88g 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 2.9g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.238mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.