Tofu vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and lima beans different?
- Tofu is richer in calcium, manganese, selenium, copper, and phosphorus, while lima beans are higher in fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Tofu covers your daily need for calcium, 67% more than lima beans.
- Tofu contains 14 times more saturated fat than lima beans. Tofu contains 1.261g of saturated fat, while lima beans contain 0.089g.
- Lima beans have a higher glycemic index (32) than tofu (15).
Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3917.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2194.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +651.1% |
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Water
~69.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 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 | +5561.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2777.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
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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| Calcium | 683mg | 17mg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.171g | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.516mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 4.5µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 7g | 19% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 7.8g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.235mg | 16% |
| Folate | 29µg | 83µg | 14% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 0.38g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 111mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 508mg | 8% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 20.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.422mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.95mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.089g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.034g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 2.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 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
9%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)