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Paprika vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between paprika and lima beans

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, copper, and potassium in paprika is higher than in lima beans.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than lima beans.
  • Lima beans have 162 times less vitamin E than paprika. Paprika has 29.1mg of vitamin E, while lima beans have 0.18mg.
  • Lima beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +314%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.8%
Contains more IronIron +784.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%

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.
Paprika
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1229.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3915%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3292.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.6%
Contains more OtherOther +573%
Contains more WaterWater +520.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +4885.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4441.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Lima beans DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 2.39mg 234%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.18mg 193%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.161mg 152%
Fiber 34.9g 7g 112%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.055mg 90%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2µg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.421mg 60%
Copper 0.713mg 0.235mg 53%
Potassium 2280mg 508mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.171g 51%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.516mg 47%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.422mg 42%
Magnesium 178mg 43mg 32%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.95mg 31%
Phosphorus 314mg 111mg 29%
Calcium 229mg 17mg 21%
Fats 12.89g 0.38g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.161mg 14%
Protein 14.14g 7.8g 13%
Carbs 53.99g 20.88g 11%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.089g 9%
Folate 49µg 83µg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 282kcal 115kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.034g 4%
Selenium 6.3µg 4.5µg 3%
Choline 51.5mg 32.5mg 3%
Sodium 68mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.238mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Lima beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
221%
Paprika
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.