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Flax seeds vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax seeds and Lima bean

  • Flax seeds have more Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Lima bean.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 124% more.
  • Flax seeds contain 9 times more Magnesium than Lima bean. Flax seeds contain 392mg of Magnesium, while Lima bean contains 43mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
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 +811.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more IronIron +139.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +478.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +381%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +464.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%

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.
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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
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 EVitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +134.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10994.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.3%
Contains more OtherOther +222.6%
Contains more WaterWater +902.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 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 +22038.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16701.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Lima bean Opinion
Calories 534kcal 115kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 7.8g Flax seeds
Fats 42.16g 0.38g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 1.58g 13.88g Lima bean
Carbs 28.88g 20.88g Flax seeds
Magnesium 392mg 43mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 17mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 508mg Flax seeds
Iron 5.73mg 2.39mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g 2.9g Flax seeds
Fiber 27.3g 7g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 0.235mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 0.95mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 642mg 111mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 2mg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.18mg Flax seeds
Manganese 2.482mg 0.516mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg 4.5µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.161mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.055mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.421mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.422mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.161mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 83µg Flax seeds
Choline 78.7mg 32.5mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.034g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.171g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.092mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 0.337mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.411mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.235mg 0.673mg Flax seeds
Lysine 0.862mg 0.523mg Flax seeds
Methionine 0.37mg 0.099mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.449mg Flax seeds
Valine 1.072mg 0.469mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.472mg 0.238mg Flax seeds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds 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
62%
Flax seeds
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.