Pound cake vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pound cake and lima beans
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, lima beans are richer in fiber, copper, manganese, iron, and potassium.
- Lima beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 26% more.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of lima beans is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +459.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +369.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +347.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3573.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +169.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 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 | +8782.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1899.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 7g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.171g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 0.38g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.089g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.235mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.516mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.337mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.055mg | 15% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 115kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 20.88g | 11% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 508mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.39mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.034g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.421mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 7.8g | 6% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 32.5mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.95mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.422mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
26%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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