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Soybean raw vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between soybean raw and lima beans

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin K in soybean raw is higher than in lima beans.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily iron needs 166% more than lima beans.
  • Lima beans have 24 times less vitamin K than soybean raw. Soybean raw has 47µg of vitamin K, while lima beans have 2µg.
  • Lima beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of soybean raw is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
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 +551.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1529.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.7%
Contains more IronIron +556.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +534.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.6%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2250%
Contains more FolateFolate +351.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +256.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 +367.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5147.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more OtherOther +323.5%
Contains more WaterWater +717.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 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 +12852.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6481.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Lima beans DV% diff.
Iron 15.7mg 2.39mg 166%
Copper 1.658mg 0.235mg 158%
Manganese 2.517mg 0.516mg 87%
Phosphorus 704mg 111mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.171g 74%
Folate 375µg 83µg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.055mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.161mg 59%
Protein 36.49g 7.8g 57%
Magnesium 280mg 43mg 56%
Potassium 1797mg 508mg 38%
Vitamin K 47µg 2µg 38%
Zinc 4.89mg 0.95mg 36%
Fats 19.94g 0.38g 30%
Calcium 277mg 17mg 26%
Selenium 17.8µg 4.5µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.161mg 17%
Calories 446kcal 115kcal 17%
Choline 115.9mg 32.5mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.884g 0.089g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 0.034g 11%
Fiber 9.3g 7g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 0.421mg 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.422mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.18mg 4%
Carbs 30.16g 20.88g 3%
Net carbs 20.86g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 2.9g N/A
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Lima beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
83%
Soybean raw
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.795g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/nutrients
  2. Lima beans - 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.