Lima Beans (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 53% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Lima Beans (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (6.8g), fat (0.9g), and carbohydrates (20.2g) per 100g. At 113 calories per 100g, Lima Beans (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. With only 8mg of sodium, Lima Beans (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Fiber content sits at 4.9g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Lima Beans (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein24%6.8 g
- Fat7%0.86 g
- Carbs70%20.2 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 70.2 | G |
| Energy | 113 | KCAL |
| Protein | 6.8 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.86 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 20.2 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.9 | G |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 23.4 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.22 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.20 | MG |
| Folate, total | 34.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.32 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.6 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 34.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 58.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 136 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 467 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 8.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.78 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.32 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.2 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 1.8 | UG |
| Energy | 473 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.9 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 34.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 34.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 40.0 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 126 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 209 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.20 | 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 | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.05 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.05 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.42 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.28 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.14 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.09 | G |
| Threonine | 0.29 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.44 | G |
| Leucine | 0.54 | G |
| Lysine | 0.45 | G |
| Methionine | 0.07 | G |
| Cystine | 0.08 | 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 | 0.73 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.88 | G |
| Glycine | 0.27 | G |
| Proline | 0.10 | G |
| Serine | 0.43 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (156g) | 176 | 10.7g | 1.3g | 31.5g |
Scaled from Lima Beans (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Lima Beans (Raw) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
- Lima Beans (Raw) is a good source of Fiber (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Lima Beans (Raw) is a good source of Iron (17% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Lima Beans (Raw) is a good source of Protein (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Lima Beans (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
Dietary Considerations
With 467mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Lima Beans (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Lima Beans (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 8mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Lima Beans (Raw) provides 3.1mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168396.
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