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Water vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between water and lima beans

  • Water contains less iron, fiber, copper, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc than lima beans.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 30% higher.
  • Lima beans have a higher glycemic index than water.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 +4200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1368.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +9400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +43.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Lima beans DV% diff.
Iron 0mg 2.39mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Copper 0.016mg 0.235mg 24%
Manganese 0mg 0.516mg 22%
Folate 83µg 21%
Phosphorus 0mg 111mg 16%
Protein 0g 7.8g 16%
Potassium 0mg 508mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 12%
Magnesium 1mg 43mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.95mg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Carbs 0g 20.88g 7%
Choline 32.5mg 6%
Calories 0kcal 115kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.38g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1%
Calcium 3mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 2.9g N/A
Sodium 5mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.089g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.