Penne vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and lima beans different?
- Penne is richer in calcium and monounsaturated fat, while lima beans are higher in iron, fiber, and potassium.
- Lima beans cover your daily need for iron, 20% more than penne.
- Penne contains 124 times more sodium than lima beans. Penne contains 248mg of sodium, while lima beans contain 2mg.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index (43) than lima beans (32).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +423.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +952.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
~equal in
Water
~69.79g
~equal in
Other
~1.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | +2841.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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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| Copper | 0.235mg | 26% | |
| Manganese | 0.516mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.39mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.161mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 508mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.089g | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.38g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.421mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.034g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 20.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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.