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Peanut butter vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peanut butter and lima beans

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc in peanut butter is higher than in lima beans.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 79% more than lima beans.
  • Lima beans have 116 times less saturated fat than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 10.325g of saturated fat, while lima beans have 0.089g.
  • Lima beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 +290.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.7%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
~equal in Potassium ~508mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 EVitamin E +4955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3014.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.161mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +184.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13415.8%
Contains more OtherOther +151.3%
Contains more WaterWater +5574%
~equal in Carbs ~20.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 +76197.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7230.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Lima beans
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 Peanut butter Lima beans DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.171g 82%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.421mg 79%
Fats 51.36g 0.38g 78%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 0.034g 65%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.18mg 59%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.516mg 50%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0.089g 47%
Phosphorus 335mg 111mg 32%
Magnesium 168mg 43mg 30%
Protein 22.21g 7.8g 29%
Calories 598kcal 115kcal 24%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.161mg 22%
Copper 0.422mg 0.235mg 21%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.95mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.422mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.055mg 11%
Fiber 5g 7g 8%
Iron 1.74mg 2.39mg 8%
Choline 63mg 32.5mg 6%
Calcium 49mg 17mg 3%
Sodium 17mg 2mg 1%
Selenium 4.1µg 4.5µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.161mg 1%
Potassium 558mg 508mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg 1%
Folate 87µg 83µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 13.88g N/A
Carbs 22.31g 20.88g 0%
Sugar 10.49g 2.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.238mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.