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Oatmeal vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oatmeal and Lima bean

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Lima bean is higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 45% more than Lima bean.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
4
:
6
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Iron +149.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +732.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Copper +256.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.516
Equal in Selenium - 4.5
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
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 +370.6%
Contains more Iron +149.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +732.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Copper +256.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.516
Equal in Selenium - 4.5

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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
5
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Fats +257.9%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Protein +229.1%
Contains more Carbs +78.9%
Contains more Other +101.8%
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +257.9%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Protein +229.1%
Contains more Carbs +78.9%
Contains more Other +101.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 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 +1050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 2.37g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 1.36g 0.38g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 68kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 2.9g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 80mg 17mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 2.39mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 77mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 61mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 49mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.62mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.066mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.558mg 0.516mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 4.5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.161mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.055mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.421mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.161mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.083mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.2mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.135mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.04mg 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.151mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.057mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.034g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.171g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.