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Lima beans (mature, large, raw)
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Lima beans (mature, large, raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 178 g

Calories
602
30%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    38g
    25% of calories
  • Carbs
    113g
    73% of calories
  • Fat
    1.2g
    2% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lima beans (mature, large, raw) (1 cup, 178 g) has 602 calories, with 38 g of protein, 113 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in protein (76% DV), dietary fiber (121% DV) and thiamine (75% DV).

Per 100 g
338cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.3g
Net carbs
79g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
34g
15 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein76%
  • Dietary fiber121%
  • Thiamine75%
  • Riboflavin (B2)28%
  • Vitamin B670%
  • Folate (B9)176%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin17%
  • Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (178 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K11 μg
9%
Thiamine1 mg
75%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
28%
Niacin3 mg
17%
Vitamin B61 mg
70%
Folate (B9)703 μg
176%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
48%
Choline172 mg
31%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium144 mg
14%
Iron13 mg
167%
Potassium3,069 mg
65%
Magnesium399 mg
95%
Phosphorus685 mg
98%
Zinc5 mg
46%
Copper1 mg
146%
Manganese3 mg
129%
Selenium13 μg
23%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid5 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.5 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 602 calories

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

  • 114min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 72min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 50min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 85min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lima beans (mature, large, raw)?

One serving of Lima beans (mature, large, raw) (1 cup) has 602 calories, which works out to 338 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Lima beans (mature, large, raw) high in protein?

It provides a solid 38 g of protein per serving (76% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Lima beans (mature, large, raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 79 g of net carbs and 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lima beans (mature, large, raw)?

32 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Lima beans (mature, large, raw)?

15 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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