Calories in Lima beans, from dried
Generic food Dried or dry Beans and Legumes
Lima beans, from dried contains 165 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (72 g) provides about 119 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beans, peas, legumes on FoodFactly (173 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for copper, 18% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the dried or dry 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 | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 218 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.4 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Total sugars C | 2.7 g | |
| Protein C | 7.3 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.4 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 73 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 30.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 472 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.88 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Selenium C | 4.2 µg | 8% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein7.3 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber6.5 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars2.7 gabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat6.9 gabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.95 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium218 mgin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 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 | 2.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackeyed peas, from dried Dried or dry | 166 | 7.2 g | 19.3 g | 7 g |
| Lentils, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 166 | 8.4 g | 18.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Split peas, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 168 | 7.8 g | 19.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Kidney beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 177 | 8.1 g | 21.2 g | 7 g |
| White beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 188 | 9 g | 23.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Black beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 181 | 8.2 g | 22 g | 7 g |
| Beans, from dried, NS as to type, fat added Dried or dry | 189 | 8.3 g | 23.8 g | 7.1 g |
| Chickpeas, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 211 | 8.2 g | 25.5 g | 8.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry lima beans?
100 g of dried or dry lima beans has 165 kcal. 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (72 g): about 119 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 305 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry lima beans?
Dried or dry lima beans contains 7.3 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.2 g in 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (72 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry lima beans?
Dried or dry lima beans has 19.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.5 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry lima beans?
Dried or dry lima beans contains 6.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.95 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry lima beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (24% DV), Folate (B9) (18% DV), iron (12% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and potassium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry lima beans?
100 g contains 218 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lima beans have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lima beans, from dried has 165 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 2707369. 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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