Peruvian groundcherry vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and lima beans
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, lima beans are richer in iron and phosphorus.
- Lima beans cover your daily iron needs 17% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +139% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +565.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
Copper | 0.235mg | 26% | |
Manganese | 0.516mg | 22% | |
Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
Iron | 1mg | 2.39mg | 17% |
Potassium | 508mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.421mg | 15% |
Protein | 1.9g | 7.8g | 12% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 111mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.95mg | 9% | |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
Calories | 53kcal | 115kcal | 3% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 20.88g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
Calcium | 9mg | 17mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.38g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 13.88g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Contains more FatsFats | +84.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |