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Smoothie vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Lima bean different?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, however, Lima bean is richer in Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lima bean is 28% higher.
  • Lima bean has less Sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
1
:
9
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +141.2%
Contains more Iron +1493.3%
Contains more Potassium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Smoothie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 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 +141.2%
Contains more Iron +1493.3%
Contains more Potassium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%

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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
4
:
8
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Smoothie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoothie
Smoothie
1
:
4
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +539.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +155.9%
Contains more Other +238.2%
Smoothie
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +539.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +155.9%
Contains more Other +238.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 1.22g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0g 0.38g Lima bean
Carbs 8.16g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 37kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 7.35g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 0g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 41mg 17mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 24mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 29mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.421mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
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
Saturated Fat 0g 0.089g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Lima bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean 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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.