Calories in Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw
Generic food Raw Beans and Legumes
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw contains 338 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (11.1 g) provides about 38 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 99% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 82% of the Daily Value for copper and 73% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 338 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.69 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.16 g | 0.8% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.4 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 19 g | 68% |
| Total sugars C | 8.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 21.5 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.51 mg | 42% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.51 mg | 30% |
| Folate (B9) C | 395 µg | 99% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 96.7 mg | 18% |
| Calcium ? | 81 mg | 6% |
| Iron ? | 7.5 mg | 42% |
| Magnesium ? | 224 mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus ? | 385 mg | 31% |
| Potassium ? | 1,724 mg | 37% |
| Zinc ? | 2.8 mg | 26% |
| Copper ? | 0.74 mg | 82% |
| Manganese ? | 1.7 mg | 73% |
| Selenium M | 7.2 µg | 13% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein21.5 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber19 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars8.5 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.69 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.16 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium18 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.062 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.31 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.93 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.9 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.4 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.27 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.24 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.76 g |
| Valine ? | 1.3 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.66 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.91 g |
| Proline ? | 0.98 g |
| Serine ? | 1.4 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) ? | 0.22 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 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.095 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 10.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 4.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,414 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mung beans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 347 | 23.9 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Beans, great northern, mature seeds, raw Raw | 339 | 21.9 g | 62.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Beans, navy, mature seeds, raw Raw | 337 | 22.3 g | 60.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw Raw | 364 | 23.1 g | 61.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw Raw | 339 | 21.3 g | 63.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw Raw | 347 | 21.4 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Beans, black, mature seeds, raw Raw | 341 | 21.6 g | 62.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw Raw | 337 | 22.5 g | 61.3 g | 1.1 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 338 kcal. 1 tbsp (11.1 g): about 38 kcal. 1 cup (178 g): about 602 kcal.
Is raw lima beans high in protein?
Raw lima beans contains 21.5 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 tbsp (11.1 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in raw lima beans?
Raw lima beans has 63.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 19 g of fiber and 8.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lima beans?
Raw lima beans contains 0.69 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.16 g is saturated (0.8% 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 Folate (B9) (99% DV), copper (82% DV), manganese (73% DV), magnesium (53% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lima beans?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lima beans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw has 338 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 174252. 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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