Pecan vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pecan and lima beans
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B5; however, lima beans have more folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 173% higher.
- Lima beans have 69 times less saturated fat than pecan. Pecan has 6.18g of saturated fat, while lima beans have 0.089g.
- Lima beans have a higher glycemic index than pecan.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, pecans 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +410.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +772.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18839.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1882.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | +119902.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12539.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.516mg | 173% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.171g | 143% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 0.38g | 110% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.235mg | 107% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.034g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.161mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.95mg | 33% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 115kcal | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.089g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 111mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 43mg | 19% |
| Folate | 22µg | 83µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.422mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.421mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 7.8g | 3% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 508mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 20.88g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.39mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 4.5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 32.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)