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Pecan vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan and Lima bean

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Lima bean has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan is 173% higher.
  • Lima bean has 69 times less Saturated Fat than Pecan. Pecan has 6.18g of Saturated Fat, while Lima bean has 0.089g.

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.
Pecan
Pecan
8
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +376.8%
Contains more Copper +410.6%
Contains more Manganese +772.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.39
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
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 +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +376.8%
Contains more Copper +410.6%
Contains more Manganese +772.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.39

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.
Pecan
Pecan
9
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Folate +277.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
3
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +18839.5%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Contains more Water +1882.7%
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +18839.5%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Contains more Water +1882.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119902.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12539.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 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 +119902.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12539.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pecan Lima bean
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 Pecan Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 9.17g 7.8g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0.38g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 691kcal 115kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 9.6g 7g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 17mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 2.39mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 43mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 111mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 0mg 2mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.95mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.235mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.516mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.18mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.161mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.055mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.421mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.422mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.161mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.092mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.598mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.287mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.183mg 0.099mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.411mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.262mg 0.238mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.034g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.171g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.