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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Lima Beans"
| Food Name: Lima Beans | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 115 | Protein (g): 8 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 21 | Sugars (g): 3 |
| Fiber (g): 7 | Net Carbs (g): 14 |
| Water (g): 70 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 34 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 171 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 52 | Omega-6 (mg): 118 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 83 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 83 | Folate DFE (mcg): 83 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 17 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 43 | Phosphorus (mg): 111 |
| Potassium (mg): 508 | Sodium (mg): 2 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 5 | Fluoride (mcg): 2 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 92 | Threonine (mg): 337 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 411 | Leucine (mg): 673 |
| Lysine (mg): 523 | Methionine (mg): 99 |
| Cystine (mg): 86 | Phenylalanine (mg): 449 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 276 | Valine (mg): 469 |
| Arginine (mg): 478 | Histidine (mg): 238 |
| Alanine (mg): 398 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1006 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1104 | Glycine (mg): 329 |
| Proline (mg): 354 | Serine (mg): 519 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 33 | PRAL Score: -4 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Lima Beans
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Lima Beans'?
100 grams of 'Lima Beans' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 8g (around 16% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 21g (around 8% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Lima Beans'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Lima Beans' provides around 115 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 6% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Lima Beans' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Lima Beans' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 8g protein, 21g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Lima Beans' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Lima Beans' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
'Lima Beans' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 17 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 508 mg (11% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 43 mg (10% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 111 mg (9% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 5 mcg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 2 mg (0% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 2 mcg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Lima Beans in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 83 mcg (21% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 83 mcg (21% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 83 mcg (21% DV).
'Lima Beans' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Lima Beans' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Lima Beans' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.