Soup beans vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soup beans and lima beans different?
- Soup beans are higher in vitamin A; however, lima beans are richer in folate, iron, manganese, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for soup beans is 33% higher.
- Soup beans contain 200 times more sodium than lima beans. While soup beans contain 400mg of sodium, lima beans contain only 2mg.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index (32) than soup beans (64).
Soup, bean with ham, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +190.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +955% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +591.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.19 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
11.16 g
Water:
78.63 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +821.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.39 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 | +4547.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 12µg | 83µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.39mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 508mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.29mg | 0.516mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 81µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.04mg | 0.422mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.161mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 111mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.37g | 0.089g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.95mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.19g | 7.8g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 0.38g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.034g | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.9µg | 4.5µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.16g | 20.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.421mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.171g | 1% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.03µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.56g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 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
8%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soup beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soup beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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