Potato chips vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and lima beans
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, while lima beans have more iron and folate.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than lima beans.
- The amount of saturated fat 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 potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 | +55.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
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 | +4961.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +309.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1005% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +9005.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3573.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 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 | +28841.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7017% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.171g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.18mg | 60% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.38g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.089g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.161mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.034g | 25% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 508mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.238mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.421mg | 21% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 115kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 20.88g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.055mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.39mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 7g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 111mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.516mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 7.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 32.5mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
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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
56%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)