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Teff vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Teff and Lima bean

  • Teff has more Manganese, however, Lima bean is higher in Fiber, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 102% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains 3 times less Calcium than Teff. Teff contains 49mg of Calcium, while Lima bean contains 17mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked 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.
Teff
Teff
5
:
5
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Contains more Manganese +454.3%
Contains more Iron +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 111
Equal in Copper - 0.235
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 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 +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Contains more Manganese +454.3%
Contains more Iron +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 111
Equal in Copper - 0.235

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.
Teff
Teff
3
:
8
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Folate +361.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Fats +71.1%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 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 Fats +71.1%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Carbs - 20.88
Equal in Water - 69.79

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 13.88g Teff
Protein 3.87g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.65g 0.38g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 101kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 49mg 17mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 50mg 43mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 111mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 8mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 1.11mg 0.95mg Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 2.86mg 0.516mg Teff
Selenium 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.161mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.421mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 18µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.149mg 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.311mg 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.109mg 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.125mg 0.099mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.2mg 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.088mg 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff 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
9%
Teff
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.