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Water vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water and Lima bean

  • Water contains less Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc than Lima bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lima bean is 30% higher.

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
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Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +9400%
Contains more Copper +1368.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +9400%
Contains more Copper +1368.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1050%
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 Water +43.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +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 bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 0g 7.8g Lima bean
Fats 0g 0.38g Lima bean
Carbs 0g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 0kcal 115kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Water
Fiber 0g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 3mg 17mg Lima bean
Iron 0mg 2.39mg Lima bean
Magnesium 1mg 43mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 0mg 111mg Lima bean
Potassium 0mg 508mg Lima bean
Sodium 5mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.01mg 0.95mg Lima bean
Copper 0.016mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Manganese 0mg 0.516mg Lima bean
Selenium 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g Water
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
Water 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
0%
Water
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean 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 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.