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Easy Lima Beans⏱ 45 min total
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Easy Lima Beans

Per 1 serving · 117 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
76
4%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.1g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    13g
    66% of calories
  • Fat
    1.1g
    13% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Easy Lima Beans (117 g) has 76 calories, with 4.1 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories).

Per 100 g
65cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.4g
Net carbs
10g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber11%
  • Iron14%
  • Manganese15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add lima beans, and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until beans are tender.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (117 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A4 μg
1%
Vitamin C5 mg
5%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.5 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)15 μg
4%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline1 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium21 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
14%
Potassium238 mg
5%
Magnesium25 mg
6%
Phosphorus54 mg
8%
Zinc0.4 mg
3%
Copper0.1 mg
8%
Manganese0.4 mg
15%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid0.4 g—
Beta carotene1 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid0.5 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 76 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 15min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 9min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 6min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 11min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Lima Beans?

One serving of Easy Lima Beans (1 serving) has 76 calories, which works out to 65 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Easy Lima Beans high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 21% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Easy Lima Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Easy Lima Beans?

248 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Easy Lima Beans?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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