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Pilaf vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pilaf and Lima bean

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Lima bean has more Fiber, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pilaf is 57% higher.
  • Lima bean has 15 times less Vitamin B3 than Pilaf. Pilaf has 6.127mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean has 0.421mg.
  • Lima bean is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
6
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +620%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.39
Equal in Zinc - 0.95
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
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 +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +620%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.39
Equal in Zinc - 0.95

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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
9
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
4
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Fats +260.5%
Contains more Carbs +265.5%
Contains more Other +235.7%
Contains more Water +768%
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +33.6%
Contains more Fats +260.5%
Contains more Carbs +265.5%
Contains more Other +235.7%
Contains more Water +768%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 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 +997.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pilaf Lima bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 13.88g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 7.8g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.38g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 20.88g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 115kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 2.9g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 83mg 17mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 2.39mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 154mg 111mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 1303mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.01mg 0.95mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.882mg 0.516mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 4.5µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.161mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.055mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.421mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.422mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.161mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 83µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.221mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.523mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.189mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.145mg 0.099mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.374mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.15mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.034g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.171g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.