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Tuna salad vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna salad and Lima bean

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Lima bean is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 67% more than Lima bean.
  • Lima bean contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +815.6%
Contains more Iron +139%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +185.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +1190%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +815.6%
Contains more Iron +139%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +185.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +1190%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1491.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.8%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1491.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.8%
Contains more Folate +937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Fats +2336.8%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +121.9%
Contains more Water +10.5%
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Protein +105.6%
Contains more Fats +2336.8%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +121.9%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8391.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2310.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8391.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2310.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 16.04g 7.8g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.38g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 187kcal 115kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 2.9g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 1mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 19mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 178mg 111mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 402mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.56mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.145mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.04mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 41.2µg 4.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 0IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.421mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 8µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.092mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.337mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.411mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.673mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.523mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.099mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.449mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.469mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.238mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.089g Lima bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.034g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.171g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.