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Sesame vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame and Lima bean

  • Lima bean has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 427% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains 57 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, while Lima bean contains 17mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
Sesame
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
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 +716.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5635.3%
Contains more IronIron +508.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1637%
Contains more ZincZinc +715.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +466.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +664.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
~equal in Potassium ~508mg

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.
Sesame
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
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 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +972.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +744%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 +127.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12971.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +287.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1388.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 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 +55073.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12632.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Lima bean Opinion
Calories 573kcal 115kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 7.8g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.38g Sesame
Net carbs 11.65g 13.88g Lima bean
Carbs 23.45g 20.88g Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 43mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 17mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 508mg Lima bean
Iron 14.55mg 2.39mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 2.9g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 7g Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.235mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.95mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 111mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 2mg Lima bean
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.18mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.516mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 4.5µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.161mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.055mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.421mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.161mg Sesame
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Lima bean
Folate 97µg 83µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.034g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.171g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.092mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.337mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.411mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.673mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.523mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.099mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.449mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.469mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.238mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
47%
Sesame
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.868g)
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 - $2.8)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.