Semolina vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are semolina and lima beans different?
- Semolina is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and copper, while lima beans are higher in fiber, iron, folate, and potassium.
- Semolina covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 29% more than lima beans.
- Semolina contains 4 times more selenium than lima beans. Semolina contains 19.9µg of selenium, while lima beans contain 4.5µg.
- Semolina has a higher glycemic index (54) than lima beans (32).
Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 | +317.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +342.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1099% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +937.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +607.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
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Protein
~7.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 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 | +658.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.7% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.421mg | 29% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 4.5µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.516mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.161mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 2.39mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7g | 21% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 20.88g | 20% |
| Folate | 8µg | 83µg | 19% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 115kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 508mg | 10% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.235mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.422mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.171g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 7.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.034g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.