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Rye vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rye and Lima bean

  • Lima bean contains less Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Rye.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rye is 90% higher.
  • Lima bean has 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Rye. Rye has 4.27mg of Vitamin B3, while Lima bean has 0.421mg.

Food types used in this article are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +155.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +399.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.9%
~equal in Potassium ~508mg
~equal in Iron ~2.39mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +328.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +558.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 +511.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Lima bean Opinion
Calories 338kcal 115kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 7.8g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.38g Rye
Net carbs 60.76g 13.88g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 20.88g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 43mg Rye
Calcium 24mg 17mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 508mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 2.39mg Rye
Sugar 0.98g 2.9g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 7g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.235mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.95mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 111mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.18mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.516mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 4.5µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.161mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.055mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.421mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.422mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.161mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2µg Rye
Folate 38µg 83µg Lima bean
Choline 30.4mg 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.034g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.171g Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.092mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.563mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.286mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.153mg 0.099mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.317mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.189mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Lima bean
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
35%
Rye
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.