Pinto beans vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pinto beans and lima beans
- Lima beans have less folate, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Pinto beans covers your daily folate needs 22% more than lima beans.
- Lima beans contain 5 times less vitamin E than pinto beans. Pinto beans contains 0.94mg of vitamin E, while lima beans contain 0.18mg.
- Pinto beans has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +16.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 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 | +291.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
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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| Folate | 172µg | 83µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 7g | 8% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.229mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 2.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.422mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.453mg | 0.516mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.01g | 7.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 508mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.219mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.22g | 20.88g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.318mg | 0.421mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 32.5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.22g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.98mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.136g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.133g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.235g | 0.171g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.426mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.765mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.531mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.519mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.247mg | 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
24%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.