Calories in Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt contains 115 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (11.7 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for legumes and legume products on FoodFactly (127 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for copper, 22% of the Daily Value for manganese and 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.38 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.089 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.9 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 7 g | 25% |
| Total sugars C | 2.9 g | |
| Protein ? | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 83 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 32.5 mg | 6% |
| Calcium ? | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 111 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 508 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 0.95 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.24 mg | 26% |
| Manganese ? | 0.52 mg | 22% |
| Selenium M | 4.5 µg | 8% |
| Fluoride M | 2.2 µg |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein7.8 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber7 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars2.9 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.38 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.089 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.034 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.17 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.092 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.34 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.41 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.67 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.52 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.099 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.086 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.45 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.28 g |
| Valine ? | 0.47 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.48 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.24 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.4 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.33 g |
| Proline ? | 0.35 g |
| Serine ? | 0.52 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) ? | 0.12 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 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.065 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 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 ? | 69.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 482 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils, boiled Cooked | 116 | 9 g | 20.1 g | 0.38 g |
| Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 116 | 7.7 g | 20.8 g | 0.53 g |
| Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 116 | 7.7 g | 20.8 g | 0.53 g |
| Red kidney beans, boiled Cooked | 127 | 8.7 g | 22.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 105 | 7 g | 19.2 g | 0.38 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 105 | 7 g | 19.2 g | 0.38 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 105 | 7.5 g | 18.3 g | 0.55 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 105 | 7.5 g | 18.3 g | 0.55 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lima beans?
100 g of cooked lima beans has 115 kcal. 1 tbsp (11.7 g): about 13 kcal. 1 cup (188 g): about 216 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked lima beans?
Cooked lima beans contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.91 g in 1 tbsp (11.7 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lima beans?
Cooked lima beans has 20.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lima beans?
Cooked lima beans contains 0.38 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.089 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lima beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (26% DV), manganese (22% DV), Folate (B9) (21% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lima beans?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lima beans have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt has 115 kcal, while lima beans, immature seeds, raw has 113 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 174253. 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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