Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Canned Large Lima Beans VS Mothbeans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Large Lima Beans	24%	2%	74%
Mothbeans	26%	4%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Large Lima Beans	Mothbeans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.86% 112kcal	16.8% 486kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.25% 0.24g	2.35% 2.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.17% 0.055g	1.6% 0.52g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.04% 0.033g	23.5% 0.38g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.074g	4.04% 0.69g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	16.3% 21g	67% 87.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	18% 6.8g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12.5% 7g	58% 32.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Large Lima Beans	Mothbeans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.31% 2.83μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.5% 0.078mg	66.4% 0.8mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.7% 0.048mg	9.92% 0.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.3% 0.37mg	25% 3.97mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.34% 0.37mg	43.7% 2.2mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.92% 0.13mg	40% 0.52mg	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	17.7% 71μg	230% 920μg	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	0% 0mg	6.3% 5.67mg	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	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Large Lima Beans	Mothbeans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.98% 29.8mg	21.3% 213mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	28.3% 0.26mg	108% 0.98mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	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	32% 2.57mg	192% 15.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13% 55.3mg	129% 540mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	22.4% 0.51mg	112% 2.58mg	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	15% 105mg	99% 693mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.17% 312mg	49.7% 1688mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11.6% 6.38μg	21% 11.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	31.8% 476mg	2.83% 42.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.38% 0.92mg	24.7% 2.72mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.95% 109g	0.37% 13.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Large Lima Beans VS Mothbeans per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Canned Large Lima Beans versus 5 oz of Mothbeans to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Canned Large Lima Beans vs Mothbeans:

• 5 oz of Raw Mothbeans contain 10.2 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 10.7 times more Vitamin B3, 5.9 times more Vitamin B5, 4 times more Vitamin B6, 13 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Canned Large Lima Beans.
• 5 ounces of Canned Large Lima Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin C
• Both Canned Large Lima Beans as well as Raw Mothbeans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Canned Large Lima Beans vs Mothbeans:

• 5 ounces of Canned Large Lima Beans have 11.2 times more Sodium and 8 times more Water than Mothbeans.
• While 5 oz of Raw Mothbeans contain 7.1 times more Calcium, 3.8 times more Copper, 6 times more Iron, 9.8 times more Magnesium, 5 times more Manganese, 6.6 times more Phosphorus, 5.4 times more Potassium, 1.8 times more Selenium and 3 times more Zinc than Canned Large Lima Beans.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Mothbeans contain 4.3 times more Energy, 11.5 times more Omega 3, 9.3 times more Omega 6, 4.1 times more Carbohydrate and 4.7 times more Protein than Canned Large Lima Beans.
• 5 ounces of Canned Large Lima Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6