Flour vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and lima beans
- Flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and folate, while lima beans have more fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Flour covers your daily need for selenium, 53% more than lima beans.
- Flour contains 14 times more vitamin B3 than lima beans. While flour contains 5.904mg of vitamin B3, lima beans contain only 0.421mg.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 IronIron | +94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +653.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +387.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +798.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1302.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +212.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +485.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 4.5µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.161mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.055mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.421mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.39mg | 28% |
| Folate | 183µg | 83µg | 25% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 20.88g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7g | 17% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 115kcal | 12% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 508mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.235mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.516mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 7.8g | 5% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 32.5mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.95mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.171g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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
46%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.