Calories in Lima beans, from canned
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Lima beans, from canned contains 122 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (185 g) provides about 226 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other starchy vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 102 kcal per 100 g across 39 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.74 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 373 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.6 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 21 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.071 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 35.2 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 94 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 293 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.71 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 60%
- Fat 21%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.9 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Fiber5.1 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.3 g)
- Fat2.9 gbelow the median for other starchy vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.74 gabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium373 mgin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 145 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.88 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.89 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 115 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 70.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Lima beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peas, green, sweet, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Canned | 78 | 4.7 g | 12.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Blackeyed peas, from canned Canned | 150 | 8.2 g | 22.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Peas, green (includes baby and lesuer types), canned, drained solids, unprepared Canned | 68 | 4.5 g | 11.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Succotash, (corn and limas), canned, with cream style corn Canned | 77 | 2.6 g | 17.6 g | 0.54 g |
| Peas, green, canned, no salt added, drained solids Canned | 69 | 4.4 g | 12.6 g | 0.35 g |
| Succotash, (corn and limas), canned, with whole kernel corn, solids and liquids Canned | 63 | 2.6 g | 14 g | 0.49 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, canned, vacuum pack, regular pack Canned | 79 | 2.4 g | 19.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, canned, vacuum pack, no salt added Canned | 79 | 2.4 g | 19.4 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned lima beans?
100 g of canned lima beans has 122 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 226 kcal. 1 bean (2 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in canned lima beans?
Canned lima beans contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.8 g in 1 cup (185 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other starchy vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 4.4 g).
How many carbs are in canned lima beans?
Canned lima beans has 18.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.1 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned lima beans?
Canned lima beans contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.74 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned lima beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (18% DV) and Vitamin C (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned lima beans?
100 g contains 373 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lima beans have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lima beans, from canned has 122 kcal, while lima beans, immature seeds, raw has 113 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709850. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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