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Bran vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bran and Lima bean

  • Lima bean has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Bran covers your daily Manganese needs 222% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains 10 times less Selenium than Bran. Bran contains 45.2µg of Selenium, while Lima bean contains 4.5µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, 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.
Bran
9
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Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +126.4%
Contains more Magnesium +446.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +561.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +227.4%
Contains more Copper +71.5%
Contains more Manganese +991.1%
Contains more Selenium +904.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +126.4%
Contains more Magnesium +446.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +561.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +227.4%
Contains more Copper +71.5%
Contains more Manganese +991.1%
Contains more Selenium +904.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
Bran
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Folate +59.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.161
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
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 E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Folate +59.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
4
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Contains more Protein +121.8%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +217.1%
Contains more Other +152.2%
Contains more Water +965.5%
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 Protein +121.8%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +217.1%
Contains more Other +152.2%
Contains more Water +965.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6888.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6888.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 50.82g 13.88g Bran
Protein 17.3g 7.8g Bran
Fats 7.03g 0.38g Bran
Carbs 66.22g 20.88g Bran
Calories 246kcal 115kcal Bran
Sugar 1.45g 2.9g Bran
Fiber 15.4g 7g Bran
Calcium 58mg 17mg Bran
Iron 5.41mg 2.39mg Bran
Magnesium 235mg 43mg Bran
Phosphorus 734mg 111mg Bran
Potassium 566mg 508mg Bran
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 3.11mg 0.95mg Bran
Copper 0.403mg 0.235mg Bran
Manganese 5.63mg 0.516mg Bran
Selenium 45.2µg 4.5µg Bran
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.18mg Bran
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.161mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.055mg Bran
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.421mg Bran
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.422mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.161mg Bran
Folate 52µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2µg Bran
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.092mg Bran
Threonine 0.502mg 0.337mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.411mg Bran
Leucine 1.374mg 0.673mg Bran
Lysine 0.76mg 0.523mg Bran
Methionine 0.335mg 0.099mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.449mg Bran
Valine 0.964mg 0.469mg Bran
Histidine 0.41mg 0.238mg Bran
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.034g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.171g Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
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
46%
Bran
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran
Bran is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.