Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Thin Seeded Lima Beans VS Canned Large Lima Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Thin Seeded Lima Beans	24%	2%	74%
Canned Large Lima Beans	24%	2%	74%

Macro Nutrients

	Thin Seeded Lima Beans	Canned Large Lima Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16.4% 475kcal	3.86% 112kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.36% 1.3g	0.25% 0.24g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.97% 0.31g	0.17% 0.055g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11.4% 0.18g	2.04% 0.033g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.43% 0.41g	0.43% 0.074g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	68.5% 89g	16.3% 21g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	16.3% 11.8g	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	77% 29g	18% 6.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	52% 29.2g	12.5% 7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Thin Seeded Lima Beans	Canned Large Lima Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	68% 0.81mg	6.5% 0.078mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	23.8% 0.31mg	3.7% 0.048mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	15% 2.43mg	2.3% 0.37mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	35.7% 1.8mg	7.34% 0.37mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	35.7% 0.46mg	9.92% 0.13mg	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	142% 567μg	17.7% 71μg	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	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	6.6% 0.99mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.97% 8.36μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Thin Seeded Lima Beans	Canned Large Lima Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11.5% 115mg	2.98% 29.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	105% 0.94mg	28.3% 0.26mg	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	110% 8.77mg	32% 2.57mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	63.4% 266mg	13% 55.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	104% 2.4mg	22.4% 0.51mg	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	75% 524mg	15% 105mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	58.5% 1989mg	9.17% 312mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	18% 9.92μg	11.6% 6.38μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.23% 18.4mg	31.8% 476mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	33.5% 3.7mg	8.38% 0.92mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.46% 17g	2.95% 109g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Thin Seeded Lima Beans VS Canned Large Lima Beans per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 ounces of Thin Seeded Lima Beans have 10.4 times more Vitamin B1, 6.4 times more Vitamin B2, 6.6 times more Vitamin B3, 4.9 times more Vitamin B5, 3.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 8 times more Vitamin B9 than Canned Large Lima Beans.
• 5 ounces of Canned Large Lima Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Thin Seeded Lima Beans as well as Canned Large Lima Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in five ounces.

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

• 5 ounces of Thin Seeded Lima Beans have 3.9 times more Calcium, 3.7 times more Copper, 3.4 times more Iron, 4.8 times more Magnesium, 4.6 times more Manganese, 5 times more Phosphorus, 6.4 times more Potassium, 1.6 times more Selenium and 4 times more Zinc than Canned Large Lima Beans.
• While 5 oz of Canned Large Lima Beans contain 25.8 times more Sodium and 6.4 times more Water than Raw Thin Seeded Lima Beans.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Thin Seeded Lima Beans have 4.2 times more Energy, 5.6 times more Omega 3, 4.2 times more Carbohydrate, 4.3 times more Fiber and 4.2 times more Protein than Canned Large Lima Beans.
• 5 ounces of Canned Large Lima Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Raw Thin Seeded Lima Beans as well as Canned Large Lima Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.