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Large lima beans
Calories & nutrition facts
dry, mature seeds, dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 338 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 43%
- Carbohydrate 44 g 16%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 19 g 68%
- Sugars 8.5 g —
- Sodium 18 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.72 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 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) 395 µg 99%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 96.7 mg 18%
Minerals
- Calcium 81 mg 6%
- Iron 7.5 mg 42%
- Magnesium 224 mg 53%
- Phosphorus 385 mg 31%
- Potassium 1724 mg 37%
- Zinc 2.8 mg 26%
- Copper 0.74 mg 82%
- Manganese 1.7 mg 73%
- Selenium 7.2 µg 13%
Similar foods
- Large mature seed lima beansraw338 kcal / 100 g
- Baby lima beansdry, mature seeds, dry335 kcal / 100 g
- Lima beansimmature seeds, raw113 kcal / 100 g
- Dried butter beanraw313 kcal / 100 g
- Lima or butter beansdried310 kcal / 100 g
- Butter beansraw25 kcal / 100 g
- Thin seeded baby mature seed lima beansraw335 kcal / 100 g
- Great northern beansmature seeds, raw339 kcal / 100 g
- Dry mature broadbean seeds341 kcal / 100 g
- Fordhook lima beansfrozen, boiled, drained103 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Large lima beans
Do you need to soak large lima beans before cooking?
Soaking dried beans overnight in plenty of cold water helps them cook more evenly and reduces the cooking time. Drain and rinse them before cooking; discard the soaking water.
How long do large lima beans take to cook?
After soaking, simmer them gently in fresh water until creamy and tender, usually about 45–75 minutes. Older beans may take longer, so start checking for tenderness after 45 minutes.
Can you cook dried large lima beans in a slow cooker?
Don’t put dried lima beans straight into a slow cooker: its low temperature may not destroy naturally occurring toxins in the raw beans. Soak them, boil vigorously in fresh water for at least 10 minutes, then finish cooking until completely tender.
What do you make with large lima beans?
They’re the large, creamy beans traditionally used in succotash, often cooked with sweetcorn and served with butter or herbs. They also work well in soups and stews, where they hold their shape while turning soft inside.
Are large lima beans the same as butter beans?
Butter bean is a common name for the large, flat type of lima bean, so recipes often use the names interchangeably. Smaller baby lima beans are a different size and may cook faster.
How should you store dried large lima beans?
Keep dried beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Once cooked, refrigerate them in a covered container and use within three to four days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Are large lima beans a good source of fibre?
Yes. A 100 g portion contains 19 g of fibre, so even a modest serving contributes plenty; increase your portion gradually if you’re not used to eating beans.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3288 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
