Calories in Lima beans, immature seeds, raw
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Lima beans, immature seeds, raw contains 113 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (156 g) provides about 176 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for manganese, 35% of the Daily Value for copper and 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 113 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.86 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Total sugars I | 1.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 23.4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 5.6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 34 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 40 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium ? | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus ? | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 467 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0.78 mg | 7% |
| Copper ? | 0.32 mg | 35% |
| Manganese ? | 1.2 mg | 53% |
| Selenium I | 1.8 µg | 3% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein6.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.86 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.42 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.09 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.29 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.44 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.54 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.45 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.068 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.083 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.34 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.22 g |
| Valine ? | 0.43 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.46 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.23 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.26 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.74 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.88 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.27 g |
| Proline ? | 0.1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.28 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 126 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 70.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 473 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 209 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 34 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw Raw | 136 | 7.2 g | 23.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Succotash, (corn and limas), raw Raw | 99 | 5 g | 19.6 g | 1 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw Raw | 90 | 3 g | 18.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Salsify, (vegetable oyster), raw Raw | 82 | 3.3 g | 18.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Lotus root, raw Raw | 74 | 2.6 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Broadbeans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 72 | 5.6 g | 11.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lima beans?
100 g of raw lima beans has 113 kcal. 1 cup (156 g): about 176 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lima beans?
Raw lima beans contains 6.8 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.7 g in 1 cup (156 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw lima beans?
Raw lima beans has 20.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.9 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lima beans?
Raw lima beans contains 0.86 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lima beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (53% DV), copper (35% DV), Vitamin C (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (18% DV) and iron (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lima beans?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lima beans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lima beans, immature seeds, raw has 113 kcal, while lima beans, immature seeds, frozen, fordhook, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 103 kcal. Cooking 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168396. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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