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Pizza vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pizza and lima beans

  • Pizza has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, while lima beans have more fiber and copper.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 28% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in lima beans is lower.
  • Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1005.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.39mg

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.
Pizza
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +808.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +235%
Contains more FolateFolate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
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 ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more FatsFats +2450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110.4%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
30% 12% 58%
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 +7570.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +883%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Lima beans DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 4.5µg 28%
Sodium 598mg 2mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.421mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.465g 0.089g 20%
Fiber 2.3g 7g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.161mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Calcium 188mg 17mg 17%
Phosphorus 216mg 111mg 15%
Fats 9.69g 0.38g 14%
Copper 0.105mg 0.235mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.055mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Potassium 172mg 508mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.171g 10%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Calories 266kcal 115kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Protein 11.39g 7.8g 7%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.516mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.034g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.161mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 24mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 2µg 4%
Carbs 33.33g 20.88g 4%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.95mg 4%
Folate 93µg 83µg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 32.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Iron 2.48mg 2.39mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 2.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.238mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Lima beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Pizza
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Lima beans - 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.