Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Broccoli VS Large Lima Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Broccoli	23%	9%	68%
Large Lima Beans	25%	2%	73%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Broccoli	Large Lima Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	16.5% 479kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.6% 0.58g	1% 0.98g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.35% 0.11g	0.71% 0.23g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	10.5% 0.17g	8.4% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.072g	1.8% 0.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.83% 10g	69% 90g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.7% 1.97g	16.6% 12g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.45% 1.05g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.69g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.11g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	71% 27g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.02% 3.37g	54.3% 30.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Broccoli	Large Lima Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	12% 109μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.44% 0.089mg	60% 0.72mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	13.4% 0.17mg	22% 0.29mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.9% 0.78mg	13.6% 2.18mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17.5% 0.87mg	38.6% 1.93mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	22% 0.28mg	56% 0.73mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	38.3% 153μg	140% 560μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	102% 92mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	13.7% 2.06mg	6.8% 1.02mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	167% 200μg	7.1% 8.5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Broccoli	Large Lima Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.67% 56.7mg	11.5% 115mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	9.6% 0.086mg	117% 1.05mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.14% 5.67μg	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	12% 0.95mg	133% 10.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.1% 29.8mg	75.6% 318mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	12% 0.27mg	103% 2.37mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	13.6% 95mg	78% 546mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	12.2% 415mg	72% 2444mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.12% 2.27μg	18.6% 10.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.87% 58mg	1.7% 25.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.8% 0.64mg	36.5% 4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.4% 127g	0.39% 14.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Broccoli vs Large Lima Beans:

• Boiled and Drained Broccoli has more Vitamin A, more Vitamin C, 2 times more Vitamin E and 23.5 times more Vitamin K than Raw Large Lima Beans.
• While Raw Large Lima Beans contain 8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.8 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B5, 2.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Broccoli.
• Both Boiled and Drained Broccoli as well as Raw Large Lima Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Broccoli vs Large Lima Beans:

• Boiled and Drained Broccoli has 2.3 times more Sodium and 8.8 times more Water than Raw Large Lima Beans.
• While Raw Large Lima Beans contain 2 times more Calcium, 12.1 times more Copper, 11.2 times more Iron, 10.7 times more Magnesium, 8.6 times more Manganese, 5.7 times more Phosphorus, 5.9 times more Potassium, 4.5 times more Selenium and 6.3 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Broccoli.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Boiled and Drained Broccoli has 1.3 times more Omega 3 than Raw Large Lima Beans.
• While Raw Large Lima Beans contain 9.7 times more Energy, 4.2 times more Omega 6, 8.8 times more Carbohydrate, 6.1 times more Sugars, 5.8 times more Fiber and 9 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Broccoli.
• Both Boiled and Drained Broccoli as well as Raw Large Lima Beans have insufficient amounts of Fat, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.