Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 188 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g26% of calories
- Carbs39g71% of calories
- Fat0.7g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup, 188 g) has 216 calories, with 15 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), dietary fiber (47% DV) and thiamine (25% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein29%
- Dietary fiber47%
- Thiamine25%
- Vitamin B623%
- Folate (B9)39%
- Iron56%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Pantothenic acid16%
- Choline11%
- Magnesium19%
- Zinc16%
- Selenium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (188 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) | 156 μg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 61 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 81 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 209 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 4 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted)115
- Del Monte Lima Beans, Green83
- Del Monte Lima Beans, Green79
- Lima beans (mature, large, canned)79
- Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Lima Beans74
- Margaret Holmes Lima Beans, Green & White, Southern Style62
- Libby's Lima Beans40
Similar foods
190 calLima beans (mature, large, canned)1 cup−26 cal
100 calDel Monte Lima Beans, Green½ cup−116 cal
200 calDel Monte Lima Beans, Green1 can−16 cal
50 calLibby's Lima Beans½ cup−166 cal
80 calMargaret Holmes Lima Beans, Green & White, Southern Style½ cup−136 cal
90 calWegmans Food You Feel Good About Lima Beans½ cup−126 cal
Burning 216 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 41minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
One serving of Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup) has 216 calories, which works out to 115 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% 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, cooked, boiled, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 71% 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, cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
3.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Lima beans (mature, large, cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
5.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
