Food guide

Lima Beans

Buttery mature lima beans, rich in fibre and potassium, also sold frozen as butter beans.

LegumesFibre-RichPlant-Based

Lima Beans, a nutrient-dense legumes food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of lima beans, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g cooked — 115 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Lima Beans
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	115 kcal	115 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	7.8 g	7.8 g	6.8 g
Carbohydrate	20.9 g	20.9 g	18.2 g
Fat	0.4 g	0.4 g	0.3 g
Fibre	7 g	7 g	6.1 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of lima beans, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Lima Beans
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	1%
Vitamin K	2 µg	2 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.16 mg	0.16 mg	13%
Riboflavin	0.055 mg	0.055 mg	4%
Niacin	0.42 mg	0.42 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.16 mg	0.16 mg	9%
Folate	83 µg	83 µg	21%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.42 mg	0.42 mg	8%
Choline	32.5 mg	32.5 mg	6%
Minerals
Calcium	17 mg	17 mg	1%
Iron	2.4 mg	2.4 mg	13%
Magnesium	43 mg	43 mg	10%
Phosphorus	111 mg	111 mg	9%
Potassium	508 mg	508 mg	11%
Sodium	2 mg	2 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.95 mg	0.95 mg	9%
Selenium	4.5 µg	4.5 µg	8%
Copper	0.24 mg	0.24 mg	27%
Manganese	0.52 mg	0.52 mg	23%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat lima beans?

Useful fibre in a familiar, everyday food.
Buttery mature lima beans, rich in fibre and potassium, also sold frozen as butter beans.

How to include it

Simmer until tender and season well; tinned versions only need rinsing.
Typical pairing ideas: Corn, Butter, Thyme.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.