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Shrimp vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Lima bean

  • Shrimp has more Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, while Lima bean has more Iron, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 63% more than Lima bean.
  • Shrimp contains 56 times more Sodium than Lima bean. While Shrimp contains 111mg of Sodium, Lima bean contains only 2mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lima bean is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
4
:
6
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.6%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Iron +368.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +1463.6%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.6%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Iron +368.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +1463.6%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
:
12
Lima bean
Lima bean
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lima bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 41% 13% 8% 26% 38% 63% 0% 5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +10340%
Equal in Water - 69.79
Equal in Other - 1.15
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Lima bean
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 Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +10340%
Equal in Water - 69.79
Equal in Other - 1.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 23.98g 7.8g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.38g Lima bean
Carbs 0.2g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 99kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Shrimp
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Calcium 70mg 17mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 237mg 111mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 111mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.64mg 0.95mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.235mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Lima bean
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.089g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.034g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.171g Lima bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.